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2008 and 2009 Traditional/Roth IRA Contribution Limits

Traditional & Roth IRAs
Plan Name Standard Limit Catch-up Limit (Age 50 and older )
Traditional $5,000 $6,000
Roth* $5,000 $6,000
*MAGI Limits:
2008

Single: $101,000 - $116,000
Married Filing Joint: $159,000 - 169,000
2009
Single: $105,000 - $120,000
Married Filing Joint: $166,000 - 176,000

 

2008 and 2009 SEP IRA Contribution Limits

SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA Limits
Year Max Dollar Allocation Max Considered Compensation
2008 $46,000 $230,000
2009 $49,000 $245,000
The maximum amount that can be contributed to a simplified pension plan (SEP) plan is 25% of an employee's compensation, which is capped at a maximum as indicated above.

 

2008 and 2009 SIMPLE IRA Contribution Limits

Simple IRA
Year Standard Limit Catch-up Limit (Age 50 and older )
2008 $10, 500 $13,000
2009 $11,500 $14,000
Employers are generally required to match each employee's salary reduction contributions, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to 3% of the employee's compensation.

 

2008 and 2009 401(k) and Solo(k) Contribution Limits

401(k) & Solo(k) Plans : Employee Salary Deferral Limits
Year Standard Limit Catch-up Limit (Age 50 and older)
2008 $15,500 $20,500
2009 $16,500 $22,000
Employer can contribute up to $30,500 in 2008.
Employer can contribute up to $32,500 in 2009.

 

2008 and 2009 Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Contribution Limits

CESA (Coverdell Educational Savings Account)
Standard Limit
(up to age 18)
MAGI Limits to qualify for account
$2,000 Single: $95,000 - $110,000
Married Filing Joint: $190,000 - $220,000

 

2008 Health Savings Account Contribution Limits

HSA (Health Savings Account)
High Deductible
Health Plan Coverage
Standard Limit
(up to age 18)
Catch-up Limit
(Age 55 - 65, 65 and older if you qualify)
Individual (Self Only) $2,900 $3,800
Family $5,800 $6,700
Health Plan Requirements
High Deductible
Health Plan Coverage
Minimum Deductible
of at Least:
Annual Out-of-Pocket Expense Limit
Individual (Self Only) $ 1,100 $5,600
Family $2, 200 $11,200

 

2009 Health Savings Account Contribution Limits

HSA (Health Savings Account)
High Deductible
Health Plan Coverage
Standard Limit
(up to age 18)
Catch-up Limit
(Age 55 - 65, 65 and older if you qualify)
Individual (Self Only) $3,000 $4,000
Family $5,950 $6,950
Health Plan Requirements
High Deductible
Health Plan Coverage
Minimum Deductible
of at Least:
Annual Out-of-Pocket Expense Limit
Individual (Self Only) $ 1,150 $5,800
Family $2, 300 $11,600

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