After 50yrs employee can difer upto $5000 above the limit(2008 deferral limit 15,500).. .
$5,500 for 2009 (the base maximum is $16,500 so the "total catch up" maximum is $22,000 for 2009).
It did not change for 2010. The 402g limit (Pre-tax deferral limit) is $16,500 and the catch up contribution limit is $5,500.
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16500 Looks like the IRS just released the 401k max contributions for next year. Unfortunately they're staying the same at $16,500. Inflation is to blame, or rather lack thereof. Which is too bad for...
16,500