In IR-2011-103, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that for 2012 the compensation limitation will increase from $245,000 to $250,000 under §401(a)(17), §404(l), §408(k)(3)(C), and §408(k)(6)(D)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC).

2012 Contribution Limit Also Increases

The contribution limit under IRC §415(c)(1)(A) for defined contribution plans will increase from $49,000 to $50,000. This limit does not include the age 50 and over catch-up contribution of $5,500 when applicable; therefore the total limitation for eligible taxpayers age 50 or over in qualifying plans will be $55,500.

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Contact Vision Payroll if you have questions on changes to the 2012 Retirement Plan Contribution and Compensation Limitations or get further information at Important Facts and Figures.