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These are the IRS approved annual maximum amounts you can contribute into your Principal GuideStone Retirement account. The limits below are for the total employee contributions each year which include both traditional and roth employee contributions. (See See Traditional vs. Roth Contributions)
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In addition to the below limits, there is a new special catch-up contribution approved within the Secure Act 2.0. that pertains to employees between ages 60 to 63. If the employee turns 60, 61, 62, or 63 in the calendar year then they will be eligible to contribute an additional $3,750 250 into the plan. To put it another way, instead of $7$8,500 000 catch-up they can contribute up to $11,250 over the standard limit if they are between the ages of 60 and 63. |
| IRS 403(b)(9) Pension Plan Limits | 2026 Limit | 2025 Limit | 2024 Limit | 2023 Limit | 2022 Limit |
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| 403(b)(9) Employee Deferral Limit | $,24,500 | $23,500 | $23,000 | $22,500 | $20,500 |
403(b)(9 Catch-up Contribution *Available for people age 50 and older in excess of the employee deferral limit **For individuals considered highly compensated, $150,000 FICA earnings for the previous year, ALL catch-up contributions must be made on a Roth (after-tax) basis. | $8,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $6,500 |
See also Viewing Contribution History to see amounts given year to date.
