Current IRS Limits on Benefits and Compensation:

  2011 2010
Qualified Plan
Compensation Limit
$245,000 $245,000
401(k) / 403(b) / 457 Plans
Maximum Elective Deferral
$16,500 $16,500
SIMPLE Plan
Maximum Elective Deferral
$11,500 $11,500
401(k) / 403(b) / 457 Plans
Catch-Up Contribution Limit
$5,500 $5,500
SIMPLE Plan
Catch-Up Contribution Limit
$2,500 $2,500
Highly Compensated
Compensation Test
$110,000 $110,000
Key Employee
Compensation Test
$160,000 $160,000
Social Security
Taxable Wage Base
$106,800 $106,800
Defined Contribution Plan
Annual Additions Limit
$49,000 $49,000
Defined Benefit Plan
Annual Benefit Limit
$195,000 $195,000