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Roth IRA Contribution Limits & Catch-Ups

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Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2012


  Elective Deferral Over Age 50 Catch-Up 2012 Other Catch-Up Maximum Elective Deferral Maximum Employer Contributions Maximum Annual Contribution1
§403(b)/
Roth §403(b)
$17,000 $5,500 $3,0002 $25,500 $50,000 $55,500
§457(b) /
Roth §457(b) Governmental
$17,000 $5,500 $17,0003 $22,500 - $34,000   $17,000 $22,500 - $34,0004 
§457(b)
Non-Governmental
$17,000 N/A $17,000 $34,000 $17,000 $34,000
§457(b) Top Hat Up to
100% of compensation
N/A N/A Up to
100% of compensation
Up to
100% of compensation
Up to
100% of compensation
§401(a)
Governmental
N/A N/A N/A N/A $50,000 $50,000
Corporate
§401(k) /
Roth §401(k)
$17,000 $5,500 N/A $22,500 $50,000 $55,500
Personal
§401(k) /
Roth §401(k)
$17,000 $5,500 N/A $22,500 $50,000 $55,500
SIMPLE IRA $11,500 $2,500 N/A $14,000 $14,000 $28,000
SEP IRA N/A N/A N/A N/A $50,000 $50,000
SARSEP IRA $17,000 $5,500 N/A $22,500 $50,000 $55,500
IRA / Roth IRA $5,000 $1,000 N/A $6,000 N/A $6,000


1 This is inclusive of all Catch-Ups available.
  You must meet certain eligibility requirements to make Catch-Up contributions.
2 Employees who have 15 or more years of service with the current employer may be eligible for the
  15 Year Catch-Up provision which allows for an additional Catch-Up of up to $3,000.
3 Employees may use the Retirement Catch-Up in the 3 years prior to attaining normal retirement age
  under the §457 plan in certain circumstances. The Retirement Catch-Up may not be used in conjunction
  with the Over Age 50 Catch-Up.
4 §457(b) Governmental plan maximum contribution limits range from $22,500-$34,000 depending
  on the Catch-Up used.