2020 Annual Contribution Limits
As we come to a close for 2019, the IRS has set new limits for retirement plan and health account contributions for the 2020 tax year. Below are highlights of these cost-of-living adjustments:
2019 | 2020 | Increase | |
Employer-sponsored plans: 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) | $19,000 | $19,500 | $500 |
401k, 403b, or 457 plan catch-up contribution (age 50+) | $6,000 | $6,500 | $500 |
Simple IRA | $13,000 | $13,500 | $500 |
Simple IRA catch-up contribution (age 50+) | $3,000 | $3,000 | None |
Highly compensated employee | $125,000* | $130,000* | $5,000 |
415(c) defined contribution plans: SEP IRA, Profit-sharing | $56,000 | $57,000 | $1,000 |
Traditional and Roth IRA | $6,000 | $6,000 | None |
Traditional and Roth IRA catch-up contribution (age 50+) | $1,000 | $1,000 | None |
Deductible IRA income limit, single, active participant in workplace retirement plan | $64,000 – $74,000 | $65,000 – $75,000 | $1,000 |
Deductible IRA income limit, married, active participant in workplace retirement plan | $103,000 – $123,000 | $104,000 – $124,000 | $1,000 |
Deductible IRA income limit, married, spouse is active participant in workplace retirement plan | $193,000 – $203,000 | $196,000 – $206,000 | $3,000 |
Roth IRA income limit, single | $122,000 – $137,000 | $124,000 – $139,000 | $2,000 |
Roth IRA income limit, married filing jointly | $193,000 – $203,000 | $196,000 – $206,000 | $3,000 |
FSA | $2,700 | $2,750 | $50 |
HSA, single coverage | $3,500 | $3,550 | $50 |
HSA, family coverage | $7,000 | $7,100 | $100 |
HSA catch-up contribution (age 55+) | $1,000 | $1,000 | None |
To be proactive with your 2020 contributions, review your current elections and make the necessary adjustments to contribute the maximum allowable amount in your employer-sponsored or retirement plans while open-enrollment season is upon us.
Details on these and other retirement-related adjustments for 2020 can be found in Notice 2019-59 (PDF) (Resource Internal Revenue Service)
If you have questions concerning your retirement plans or want to make sure you have sufficient assets to cover your retirement income needs, please email us at clientservices@benchmarkfinancial.info or call us (561) 416-2992 to set up an appointment with one of our advisors.
*Applies for determining highly compensated employees for the 2020 plan year. Limits stated above are subject to the provisions of the plan. Refer to your plan document or contact your plan consultant (TPA) for more information. The content of this document is for general information only and is believed to be accurate and reliable as of posting date but may be subject to change. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC, or any of our affiliates, do not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax or legal advisor as to any tax, or legal statements made herein.
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