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If youâre 49 or younger: If you each contribute $17,000 tax-deferred to your respective 401k plans then as a couple you would have reduced your taxable income by $34,000.
Max out your 401(k) . Most workers can contribute up to $17,500 to a 401(k), 403(b) or the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan in 2014. To max out this type of retirement account, you would need to contribute $1,458 per month or $729 per paycheck if you are paid twice per month.ake advantage of 401(k) catch-up contributions. Workers age 50 and older can contribute an additional $5,500 to their 401(k) in 2014, or a total of $23,000. To save this much, you'll need to set your twice-a-month 401(k) contributions to $958 or contribute $1,917 per month.