Benefit Limits

Indexed Employee Benefit Limits

ITEM20122011
1. Maximum deferral to a 401(k) Plan$ 17,000$ 16,500
2. Maximum 401(k) Catch Up Contribution - age 50 and over$ 5,500$ 5,500
3. Maximum Profit Sharing Plan contribution for a participant$ 50,000 $ 49,000
4. Maximum 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan contribution for a participant age 50 or older$ 55,500$ 54,500
5.Maximum Defined Benefit Pension Plan Benefit (Dollar Limit payable at ages 62 to 65)$ 200,000$ 195,000
6. Maximum compensation that can be used for Plan purposes$ 250,000$ 245,000
7. Highly Compensated Employee Compensation Threshold$ 115,000$ 110,000
8. Social Security Taxable Wage Base$ 110,100$ 106,800
9. Medicare Wage BaseUnlimitedUnlimited


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