Jacob M. Leon, CPA/PFS CFP^®

The year 2008 benefit and dollar limitations for qualified pension, profit sharing, 401(k), simple and employee stock ownership plans have been announced by the Internal Revenue Service. Changes are shown in red.

2007   2008 401(k), 403(b) & 457 Employee Deferral Contribution Limit  $15,500.00   $15,500.00 401(k), 403(b) & 457 Catch-up Contribution Limit (Age 50 or older)  $5,000.00   $5,000.00 Maximum Annual Addition to Defined Contribution Plans  $45,000.00   $46,000.00 (or 100% of Compensation, whichever is less)        Maximum Annual Retirement Benefit for Defined Benefit Pension Plans  $180,000.00   $185,000.00 (or 100% of Average Compensation, whichever is less)        Maximum Annual Compensation for Benefits/Contributions  $225,000.00   $230,000.00 Highly Compensated Employee  $100,000.00   $105,000.00 Social Security Wage Base  $97,500.00   $102,000.00 SEP Minimum Compensation Level  $500.00   $500.00 SIMPLE Plan Employee Deferral Contribution Limit  $10,500.00   $10,500.00 SIMPLE Plan Catch-up Contribution Limit (Age 50 or older)  $2,500.00   $2,500.00 Key Employee – Minimum Officer Compensation  $145,000.00   $150,000.00 Traditional IRA/Roth IRA Contribution Limit  $4,000.00   $5,000.00 Traditional IRA/Roth IRA Catch-up Contribution Limit (Age 50 or older)  $1,000.00   $1,000.00

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Posted 11/16/07