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2026

2025

401(k), 403(b), 457

 

 

Annual compensation limit

$360,000

$350,000

Defined contribution limit

$72,000

$70,000

Elective deferral limit

$24,500

$23,500

Catch-up contribution limit (age 50+)

$8,000

$7,500

Catch-up contribution limit (age 60, 61, 62, and 63)

$11,250

$11,250

Prior year FICA wage limit requiring catch-up contributions to be designated as Roth1

$150,000

N/A

SIMPLE Plans

 

 

Elective deferral limit

$17,000

$16,500

Catch-up contribution limit (age 50+)

$4,000

$3,500

Catch-up contribution limit (age 60, 61, 62, and 63)

$5,250

$5,250

SEP Plans

 

 

Annual compensation limit

$360,000

$350,000

Employer contribution limit

$72,000

$70,000

Minimum compensation limit

$800

$750

Traditional and Roth IRAs

 

 

Annual contribution limit

$7,500

$7,000

Catch-up contribution limit (age 50+)

$1,100

$1,000

Health Savings Accounts

 

 

Annual contribution limit for family

$8,750

$8,550

Annual contribution limit for individual

$4,400

$4,300

Other

 

 

Social Security taxable wage base

$184,500

$176,100

Definition limit for highly compensated employee

$160,000

$160,000

Definition limit for key employee

$235,000

$230,000

Annual benefit limit for defined benefit plans

$290,000

$280,000

ESOP 5-year distribution threshold

$1,455,000

$1,415,000

ESOP additional year threshold

$290,000

$280,000

Standard Deductions

 

 

Married/filing jointly and qualified widow(er)s

$32,200

$30,000

Additional amount for blind or age 65+

$1,650

$1,600

Unmarried and not a surviving spouse

$16,100

$15,000

Additional amount for blind or age 65+

$2,050

$2,000

 

Roth IRA Contribution Eligibility

2026

Filing Status Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Contribution Limit
Single Individuals < $153,000 $7,500
≥ $153,000 but < $168,000 Partial Contribution
≥ $168,000
Not eligible
Married (filing joint returns); Qualifying widow(er) < $242,000 $7,500
≥ $242,000 but < $252,000 Partial Contribution
≥ $252,000 Not eligible
Married (filing separately) Not eligible
$7,500
< $10,000 Partial Contribution
≥ $10,000
Not eligible

2025

Filing Status Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Contribution Limit
Single Individuals < $150,000 $7,000
≥ $150,000 but < $165,000 Partial Contribution
≥ $165,000
Not eligible
Married (filing joint returns); Qualifying widow(er) < $236,000 $7,000
≥ $236,000 but < $246,000 Partial Contribution
≥ $246,000 Not eligible
Married (filing separately) Not eligible
$7,000
< $10,000 Partial Contribution
≥ $10,000
Not eligible

To learn more about maximizing your retirement savings, talk to your financial professional and tax professional.

Sources: IRS Notice 2025-67; IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-19; www.ssa.gov

1If 2025 FICA wages are $150,000 then 2026 catch-up contributions must be designated as Roth contributions. 

This information has been prepared from sources believed reliable but the accuracy and completeness of the information cannot be guaranteed. This material and/or its contents are current at the time of writing and are subject to change without notice.

This content is not intended to be investment or fiduciary advice.

Hartford Funds does not provide legal or tax advice. Shareholders should consult a legal or tax professional for additional information. 

This information is provided for information purposes only.

 

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