This is a list of notable companies based in the United States. For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see Business entities in the United States. Largest firms. This list shows firms in the Fortune Global 500, which ranks firms by total revenues reported before 31 March 2017.
More details on the retirement plan limits are available from the IRS. 457 Plans. The normal contribution limit for elective deferrals to a 457 deferred compensation plan remains unchanged at $18,000 in 2017. Employees age 50 or older may contribute up to an additional $6,000, for a total of $24,000.
Internal Revenue Code section 409A - Qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation. 1  Section 409A makes a distinction between deferred compensation plans and deferral of compensation. The term plan includes any agreement, method, program, or other arrangement, including an agreement, method, program, or other arrangement that applies to one person or individual.