IRA and Retirement Plan Limits 2020-2021
IRA and Roth IRA Contribution Limits | ||
Contribution Limit | 2020 | 2021 |
IRA and Roth IRA | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Phase Out Income Limits for Deductible IRA Contributions – Covered by Employer Plan | ||
Tax Filing Status | 2020 | 2021 |
Single | $65,000-$75,000 | $66,000-$76,000 |
Married – Filing Jointly | $104,000-$124,000 | $105,000-$125,000 |
Married – Filing Separately | $0-$10,000 | $0-$10,000 |
Married – Filing Jointly – Only Spouse Covered by Employer Plan | $196,000-$206,000 | $198,000-$208,000 |
Phase Out Income limits for Roth IRA Contributions | ||
Income Limit | 2020 | 2021 |
Single | $124,000-$139,000 | $125,000-$140,000 |
Married – Filing Jointly | $196,000-$206,000 | $198,000-$208,000 |
Married – Filing Separately | $0-$10,000 | $0-$10,000 |
Catch-up Contributions | ||
Catch-up Contribution Limit | 2020 | 2021 |
401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and SARSEP | $6,500 | $6,500 |
SIMPLE IRA | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Traditional or Roth IRA | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Employer Defined Contribution Plans | ||
2020 | 2021 | |
Elective Deferral Limit – 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and SARSEP | $19,500 | $19,500 |
Elective Deferral Limit – SIMPLE IRA | $13,500 | $13,500 |
Total Employer/Employee Contribution Limit – 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans | $57,000 (or 100% of compensation if less) | $58,000 (or 100% of compensation if less) |
Total Employer/Employee Contribution Limit – SEP | $56,000 (or 25% of compensation if less) | $58,000 (or 25% of compensation if less) |
SEP IRA Participant Compensation Threshold | $600 | $600 |
Recognized Compensation for Retirement Plans | $285,000 | $290,000 |
Determine Highly Compensated Employee | $130,000 | $130,000 |
“Key Employee” in a Top-Heavy Plan | $185,000 | $185,000 |
Saver's Credit | ||
Adjusted Gross Income Limit | 2020 | 2021 |
Married – Filing Jointly | $65,000 | $66,000 |
Head of Household | $48,750 | $49,500 |
Single, Married Filing Separately, Qualifying Widow(er) | $32,500 | $33,000 |
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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: November 9, 2020