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Changes to 401(k)s and IRAs in 2019
Here's a brief summary of the changes that took effect in 2019 for 401(k) accounts and IRAs. All of these changes were automatic, as lawmakers in Congress implemented provisions in the laws that govern IRAs and 401(k) plans that make these changes on a regular basis as conditions warrant.
Changes to 401(k)s and IRAs in 2019
Here's a brief summary of the changes that took effect in 2019 for 401(k) accounts and IRAs. All of these changes were automatic, as lawmakers in Congress implemented provisions in the laws that govern IRAs and 401(k) plans that make these changes on a regular basis as conditions warrant.
- Employee contribution limits to 401(k)s for those younger than age 50 rose $500, to $19,000.
- Employee 401(k) contribution limits for those 50 or older rose $500, to $25,000.
- Total combined employee and employer 401(k) contribution limits rose $1,000, to $56,000 for those under 50 and to $62,000 for those 50 or older.
- The compensation used in the definition of a highly compensated employee rose by $5,000, to $125,000.
- Contribution limits on IRAs for those younger than age 50 rose $500, to $6,000.
- Contribution limits on IRAs for those 50 or older rose $500, to $7,000.
- The income limits for deductibility of traditional IRA contributions rose slightly, with the exact amount of the increase varying by filing status and whether you or your spouse are eligible for a workplace retirement savings plan.
- The income limits for contributing to a Roth IRA rose slightly, as well.
- Contribution limits on SIMPLE 401(k) and SIMPLE IRA plans rose $500, to $13,000 for those under 50 or $16,000 for those 50 or older.