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title: Retirement Plan Limits For The Tax Year 2017
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living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for retirement related items for tax year 2017."
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# Retirement Plan Limits For The Tax Year 2017

 Posted by: [ Employer Flexible ](https://blog.employerflexible.com/author/employer-flexible) on  August 14, 2017

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On October 27, 2017, the IRS announced cost of   
living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for retirement related items for tax year 2017. 

Here are the Highlights!

**CHART OF SELECT LIMITS**

| ## **401k Limits For Year  ** | ## **2017** | ## **2016** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #### 401k Elective Deferrals | ##### **$18,000** | ##### $18,000 |
| #### Annual Defined Contribution Limit | ##### **$54,000** | ##### $53,000 |
| #### Annual Compensation Limit | ##### **$270,000** | ##### $265,000 |
| #### Catch-Up Contribution Limit  | ##### **$6,000 ** | ##### $6,000 |
| #### Highly Compensated Employees | ##### **$120,000 ** | ##### $120,000 |
|   |  |  |
| ## Non-401k Related Limits | ## 2017 | ## 2016 |
| #### Social Security (OASDI Only) | ##### **$127,200** | ##### $118,500 |

 

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