Contribution Limits for IRAs and Other Tax-Advantaged Plans

 

INDIVIDUAL PLANS

Traditional and Roth IRA Contribution Limits 2016 2017
Up to age 50 $5,500 $5,500
Catch-Up Contributions Age 50+ $1,000 $1,000
Total Contribution if Over the Age 50+ $6,500 $6,500

 

Roth IRA Contribution Limits MAGI Phase-Out Ranges 2016 2017
Single Individuals $117,000 – $132,000 $118,000 – $133,000
Married, Filing a Joint Tax Return $184,000 – $194,000 $186,000 – $196,000
Married, Filing Separate Tax Returns $0 – 10,000 $0 – 10,000

 

Traditional IRA MAGI Deductibility Phase-Out Ranges 2016 2017
Single Active Participant $61,000 – $71,000 $62,000 – $72,000
Married Active Participant, Filing Joint Tax Return $98,000 – $118,000 $99,000 – $119,000
Married Active Participant, Filing Separate Tax Return $0 – $10,000 $0 – $10,000
Spouse of an Active Participant $184,000 – $194,000 $186,000 – $196,000

 

SMALL BUSINESS PLANS
SIMPLE IRA Contribution Limits 2016 2017
Employee Elective Deferrals $12,500 $12,500
Catch-Up Elective Deferral Contribution Age 50+ $3,000 $3,000
Employer Contributions:  Your employer can elect from two different contribution methods. Check with your employer which option they have chosen.  Employer contributions are in addition to your elective deferrals.

 

SEP IRA Contribution Limits 2016 2017
SEP Employer Contribution Limits Up to 25% of compensation, with a maximum of $53,000 Up to 25% of compensation, with a maximum of $54,000

 

Individual (k) Plan (With or Without Roth Option) 2016 2017
Employer Contributions Up to $53,000 Up to $54,000
Employee Elective Deferrals Up to $18,000 Up to $18,000
Catch-Up Elective Deferral Contribution Age 50+ Up to $6,000 Up to $6,000
The employer can contribute up to 25% of your compensation up to the maximum limit.  Employer contributions and employee elective deferrals in aggregate may not exceed this limit.  Compensation limits and deductibility apply.  Contact your employer for further information.
 
OTHER TAX ADVANTAGE PLANS
Coverdell ESA Contribution Limits 2016 2017
Per year until the child is 18, unless the child has special needs $2,000 $2,000

 

Health Savings Accounts 2016 2017
High Deductible Health Plans – Deductibles/Out of Pocket Limits
Single Coverage – Minimum/Maximum $1,300/$6,550 $1,300/$6,550
Family Coverage – Minimum/Maximum $2,600/$13,100 $2,600/$13,100
Health Savings Account Contribution Limits
Single Coverage $3,350 $3,400
Family Coverage $6,750 $6,750
**Plus $1,000 catch-up contribution if you are age 55+**