This page lists retirement contribution limits and related numbers for 2015, with 2014 figures for comparison. See bottom of page for links to other categories of numbers, including tax rate schedules and general figures such as personal exemptions and standard deductions.
Status: With the release of inflation numbers for September 2014, these figures are now final.
IRA contributions
IRA contribution limit
Under age 50 |
5,500 |
5,500 |
50 or older |
6,500 |
6,500 |
Deduction phaseout begins (employer plan participants)
married filing jointly |
96,000 |
98,000 |
single or head of household |
60,000 |
61,000 |
Roth IRA contribution phaseout begins
married filing jointly |
181,000 |
183,000 |
others |
114,000 |
116,000 |
Employer plans
Elective deferrals (401k, 403b)
under age 50 |
17,500 |
18,000 |
50 or older |
23,000 |
24,000 |
SIMPLE accounts
limitation |
12,000 |
12,500 |
Retirement savings contribution credit
Married filing jointly
50% up to |
36,000 |
36,500 |
20% up to |
39,000 |
39,500 |
10% up to |
60,000 |
61,000 |
Head of household
50% up to |
27,000 |
27,375 |
20% up to |
29,250 |
29,625 |
10% up to |
45,000 |
45,750 |
Other taxpayers
50% up to |
18,000 |
18,250 |
20% up to |
19,500 |
19,750 |
10% up to |
30,000 |
30,500 |
Social Security
Wage base
Announced by SSA |
117,000 |
118,500 |
Health savings account (HSA)
Annual limitation on deductions
self-only coverage |
3,300 |
3,350 |
family coverage |
6,550 |
6,650 |
Minimum annual deductible
self-only coverage |
1,250 |
1,300 |
family coverage |
2,500 |
2,600 |
Maximum out-of-pocket expenses
self-only coverage |
6,350 |
6,450 |
family coverage |
12,700 |
12,900 |
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