Without question, 401(k) plans have grown to become the most popular
retirement plan in the United States, along with being the most essential aspect
of an employee benefit package. A 401(k) plan is a tax-sheltered vehicle for an
employee to contribute to their retirement savings program and possibly achieve
their personal retirement objectives. The employee has the opportunity to
contribute to the plan while reducing current state and federal income taxes.
401(k) plans can stand-alone or be a feature of a profit sharing plan. If
adopted as part of a profit sharing plan, the employer may make discretionary
contributions on an annual basis.
Contribution Limits
Year |
401(K) Limit |
Catch Up Limit |
2005 |
$14,000 |
$4,000 |
2006 |
$15,000 |
$5,000 |
2007 |
$15,500 |
$5,000 |
2008 |
$15,500 |
$5,000 |
2009 |
$16,500 |
$5,500 |
2010 |
$16,500 |
$5,500 |
2011 |
$16,500 |
$5,500 |
2012 |
$17,000 |
$5,500 |
2013 |
$17,500 |
$5,500 |
2014 |
$17,500 |
$5,500 |
2015 |
$18,000 |
$6,000 |