RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
 

New IRA and Roth IRA Contribution Limits

Year

Maximum Contribution Maximum Contribution
Including Catch-Up Provisions*
2002 3,000 3,500
2003 3,000 3,500
2004 3,000 3,500
2005 4,000 4,000
2006 4,000 5,000
2007 4,000 5,000
2008 5,000 6,000
*Those who reach age 50 by the end of the year can contribute an additional $500 in 2002-2005 and an additional $1,000 for 2006 and each subsequent year.

New SIMPLE IRA Contribution Limits for Elective Deferrals

Year Maximum Contribution Maximum Contribution
Including Catch-Up Provisions*
2002 7,000 7,500
2003 8,000 9,000
2004 9,000 10,500
2005 10,000 12,000
2006 10,000 12,500
The catch up contributions are also eligible for employer matching contributions.

New Contribution Limits for Company Retirement Plans
(Including 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and Section 457 Plans)

Year Maximum Contribution Maximum Contribution
Including Catch-Up Provisions*
2002 11,000 12,000
2003 12,000 14,000
2004 13,000 16,000
2005 14,000 18,000
2006 15,000 20,000
*Those who reach age 50, by the end of the year can contribute an additional $1,000 in 2002, an additional $2,000 in 2003, $3,000 in 2004, $4,000 in 2005 and $5,000 in 2006 and each subsequent year.