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