If filing married (joint or separate), enter combined amount for you and your spouse. Enter your Fixed Date Conformity (FDC) additions, if applicable. If filing married (joint or separate), enter combined amount for you and your spouse. Enter your Fixed Date Conformity (FDC) subtractions, if applicable. If filing married (joint or separate), enter combined amount for you and your spouse.
Savers and investors aged 50 or older can take advantage of a catch-up contribution, effectively increasing the limit for those approaching traditional retirement age. In 2015, taxpayers who meet this age-based criterion can contribute an additional $6,000 above the regular maximum of $18,000.y the end of the year, I expect to have maximized the employee portion of my 401(k) contributions at $16,500 with extra invested for the employer portion. My 2010 contributions fell short from the maximum by about $700, and a portion of that is due to leaving the company in the middle of December.
For example, if your employerâs 401k plan allows you to contribute up to a maximum of 10% of your salary, and you earn $50,000, your maximum contribution limit is $5,000, not the $17,500 contribution limit that applies only to higher-paid employees. Additional total limits.Updated for 2012 contribution limits] The IRS has now released the official 2012 401k, 403b and other retirement plan contribution limits, which reflect a $500 increase over the 2011 standard contribution limit. This is a result of higher inflation and the latest cost of living adjustment (COLA) figures.