What are the retirement plan limits for 2014 & 2015?

Here is a nice article written by Dimensional Fund Advisors:

The Federal tax laws can be saver friendly and allow most people a way to save money in a tax-deferred or tax-free environment. Here is a table of the contribution limits for some U.S. retirement vehicles:

1 - Indexed for inflation after 2008; updated to reflect listed year's contribution limit

2 - Indexed for inflation after 2008 (updated for inflation); updated to reflect listed year's contribution limit

3 - $6,000 additional deferral available for 50 and over during the current tax year

4 - Defined Benefit Plans allow individuals to contribute over $115,000 to their retirement plan but you must have substantial income to do so. Please find out more, or download our white paper on defined benefit plans.

Note the changes are in bold, and the SEP and Owner 401(k) includes employee and employer contributions. The SEP & Individual(k) maximums are based on high-income, self-employed businesses. There are also special “catch-up” provisions that allow individuals over 50 to contribute higher amounts by the end of the tax year. If you are turning 50 in 2015, or will be over 50 in 2015, check with your benefits plan administrator to see if catch-up contributions (the extra amount for over 50) are allowed. The contribution deadline is April 15, 2015, for IRAs for 2014. Please contact us for further details.

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