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The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has raised the contribution limits for 2023.

2023 Limits

2022 Limits

401(k) plans elective deferral contribution

$22,500

$20,500

401(k) plans age 50 and older catch-up contribution

$7,500

$6,500

SIMPLE 401(k) plans deferral contribution

$15,500

$14,000

SIMPLE 401(k) plans catch-up contribution

$3,500

$3,000

Qualified plan maximum compensation

$330,000

$305,000

Social Security taxable wage base

$160,200

$147,000

Sources: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-401k-and-profit-sharing-plan-contribution-limits; https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc751