This page lists retirement contribution limits and related numbers for 2021. Other categories of numbers, including tax rate schedules and general figures such as the standard deduction, are available in our Reference Room.
IRA contributions
IRA contribution limit
| Under age 50 |
6,000 |
| 50 or older |
7,000 |
Deduction phaseout begins (employer plan participants)
| married filing jointly |
105,000 |
| single or head of household |
66,000 |
Roth IRA contribution phaseout begins
| married filing jointly |
198,000 |
| single or head of household |
125,000 |
Employer plans
Elective deferrals (401k, 403b)
| under age 50 |
19,500 |
| 50 or older |
26,000 |
SIMPLE accounts
| limitation |
13,500 |
Retirement savings contribution credit
Married filing jointly
| 50% up to |
39,500 |
| 20% up to |
43,000 |
| 10% up to |
66,000 |
Head of household
| 50% up to |
29,625 |
| 20% up to |
32,250 |
| 10% up to |
49,500 |
Other taxpayers
| 50% up to |
19,750 |
| 20% up to |
21,500 |
| 10% up to |
33,000 |
Social Security
Wage base
| Announced by SSA |
142,800 |
Health savings account (HSA)
Annual limitation on deductions
| self-only coverage |
3,600 |
| family coverage |
7,200 |
Minimum annual deductible
| self-only coverage |
1,400 |
| family coverage |
2,800 |
Maximum out-of-pocket expenses
| self-only coverage |
7,000 |
| family coverage |
14,000 |
More tax figures: Reference Room
