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Notable 401(k) and IRA plan changes for 2025

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The Internal Revenue Service introduced changes for 401(k) and IRA plans for 2025.

These changes include an increase in annual contribution limits for 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans, and the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan to $23,500, up from $23,000.

Some aspects of these plans will remain the same, such as the catch-up contribution limit that generally applies to employees aged 50 and over who participate in most 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans, and the Thrift plan, which will stay at $7,500.

Read more about the notable 401(k) and IRA plan changes for 2025.

Source: IRS

IRS 2025 changes for 401(k) and retirement plans: Annual contribution limits for 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan are increased to $23,500, up from $23,000.
IRS 2025 changes for 401(k) and retirement plans: The catch-up contribution limit that generally applies for employees aged 50 and over who participate in most 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan remains $7,500.
IRS 2025 changes for 401(k) and retirement plans: The higher catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 60, 61, 62 and 63 is $11,250 instead of $7,500.
IRS 2025 changes for 401(k) and retirement plans: The annual contribution limit to an IRA stays the same at $7,000
IRS 2025 changes for 401(k) and retirement plans: The catch-up contribution limit to an IRA, applying to those 50 years old and over, will continue to be $1,000.

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