IRS Announces 2027 Pension Plan Limit Increases

The IRS recently released updated Pension Plan Limitations for the 2027 Plan Year. Follow this link to get a summary of the new limitations, including the limits set during the past two years. Important changes to highlight for the 2027 Plan Year are as follows:

Defined Contribution Plans:

For participants who will be age 49 or less during 2027

• 401(k) deferral limits have increased to $25,500;
• The total contribution limit, including both employee and employer contributions, will be limited to $75,000;

For participants who will attain age 50 or older during 2027

• 401(k) deferral limits have increased to $34,000 ($25,500 plus the $8,500 catch up contribution permitted);
• The total defined contribution limit, including both employee and employer contributions, will be limited to $83,000 ($75,000 plus the $8,500 catch up contribution permitted);

For participants who will be age 60-63 during 2027

• Higher or Enhanced Catch-up limits have increased to $11,750

For all participants during 2027:

• Compensation will be limited to a maximum of $375,000;
• The Cash Balance/Defined Benefit Plan annual limit is $300,000;

For all 401(k) plans please be sure all Plan participants receive notification of the new limits in advance of the 2027 Plan Year, which will allow them time to adjust 401(k) deferral elections for the 2027 plan year, if necessary.