The Internal Revenue Service has announced the cost of living adjusted dollar limits applicable to benefit plans for 2021 (see IRS Notice 2020-79). The key limits are listed below:
| 
 2021 Limit  | 
2020 Limit | |
| 
 401(k)/403(b)/457 Plan Maximum Elective Deferral  | 
 $19,500  | 
 $19,500  | 
| 
 401(k)/403(b)/457 Catch-Up  | 
 $6,500  | 
 $6,500  | 
| 
 Defined Contribution Maximum Annual Addition  | 
 $58,000  | 
 $57,000  | 
| 
 Defined Benefit Maximum Annual Pension  | 
 $230,000  | 
 $230,000  | 
| 
 Qualified Plan Maximum Compensation Limit  | 
 $290,000  | 
 $285,000  | 
| 
 Highly Compensated Employee  | 
 $130,000  | 
 $130,000  | 
| 
 IRA Contribution Limit  | 
 $6,000  | 
 $6,000  | 
| 
 IRA Catch-Up Contributions  | 
 $1,000  | 
 $1,000  | 
| 
 SIMPLE Limit  | 
 $13,500  | 
 $13,500  | 
| 
 SIMPLE Catch-Up  | 
 $3,000  | 
 $3,000  | 
In addition, the Social Security taxable wage base will increase from $137,700 for 2020 to $142,800 for 2021.
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