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 2012 numbers, see 2012 401(k) contribution limits. 2015 401(k) Contribution Limits. The amount you can contribute to a 401(k), 403(b) and most 457 plans in 2015 has increased to $18,000, up from $17,500 in 2014.Also increased is the annual compensation limit, which is $265,000, up from last year's $260,000 annual limit. 2015 Catch-up Contributions.n 2015, that maximum is $53,000, or 25% of a $265,000 salary maximum. Max Out Your 2015 Retirement Plan Contribution. If you have the funds, it makes a lot of sense to maximize your 401(k) contributions each year.