Tax year: 2011 2012 2013

Tax Rates Deductions Retirement plans  

2012 Retirement Plan Limits:

  • Maximum 401(k) plan elective deferral: $17,000
  • Additional catch-up contributions for age 50+: $5,500
  • Defined benefit plan maximum benefit: $200,000 (May be reduced
  • based on participant's age, average compensation or length of plan participation.)
  • Defined contribution plan contribution limit: $50,000 or 100% of compensation, whichever is less
  • IRA contribution limit: $5,000 (plus $1,000 catch-up for age 50+)
  • IRA phaseout: AGI from $92,000 to $112,000 (married taxpayers filing jointly); $58,000 to $68,000 (single taxpayers, heads of household); $0 to $10,000 (married taxpayers filing separately); $173,000 to $183,000 (nonactive participant whose spouse is active plan participant)
  • Roth IRA contribution limit: $5,000 (plus $1,000 catch-up for age 50+)
  • Roth IRA phaseout: $173,000 to $183,000 (married taxpayers filing jointly); $110,000 to $125,000 (single taxpayers, heads of household); $0 to $10,000 (married taxpayers filing separately).
  • SEP minimum required compensation: $550

Thinking about making a Roth conversion? To "Roth" or not is an important consideration that should take into account many variables. It may also affect the Medicare Part B premiums paid.

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