| Increased
contribution limits for deferred compensation and tax sheltered
annuity plans |
Contribution
limits for the following calendar years will be:
- $14,000
in 2005
- $15,000
in 2006
State
deferred compensation plan limitations of 25% of compensation
is increased to 100% of compensation not to exceed the applicable
dollar limit shown above.
|
| Indexed
increases to contribution limits after the maximum limit is
reached* |
Increases
are indexed tot he consumer price index in multiples of $500
over $15,000 for years after 2006.
Effective
after December 31, 2006
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| Increased
deferred compensation 'catch up' contributions* |
In the
3 years prior to designated normal retirement age, the 'catch
up' amount is double the applicable contribution amounts. For
example, the 'catch up' amount in 2005 will be $28,000. |
| Increased
contributions for persons approaching retirement in deferred
compensation and tax sheltered annuity plans. |
For persons
aged 50 or older, increased contribution amounts above the
applicable deferral limits are as follows:
- addition
$4,000 for 2005
- addition
$5,000 for 2006
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| *Deferrals
for participants eligible for age 50 'catch up' while participating
in normal 'catch up' will be based on that which is most advantageous. |