The new Retirement Plan Contribution Limits are official!
The following limits are going up for 2026:
- Maximum contributions for 401(k), 403(b) and 457 increased to $24,500
- Maximum contributions for SIMPLE retirement accounts increased to $17,000
- Maximum contributions for Defined Contribution Limit increased to $72,000
- Super Catch-up for Age 60-63 remained the same at $11,250
Review the full list of contribution limit changes below and share with your plan participants!
Download 2026 Contribution Limits
Frank P. Zocco, Jr., CFP®, AIF®, CRPS®
Partner
Jacobs Financial Partners, LLC
95 Glastonbury Blvd, Suite 210
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 657-8757
www.JacobsFinancialPartners.com
Frank@jacobsfinancialpartners.com
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