The IRS recently announced the 2025 benefit and contribution limits for qualified retirement plans, including contribution limits for Sec. 401(k) plans and individual retirement arrangements (IRAs), increasing the limit on 401(k)s by $500.
Notice 2024-80 includes updates to dollar limits for a range of qualified retirement plans and accounts, including traditional and Roth IRAs.
The amount that individuals can contribute to 401(k) plans will increase to $23,500 in 2025, up from $23,000 in 2024. The new amount also applies to Sec. 403(b) and most Sec. 457 plans, as well as the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan.
The limit on annual contributions to traditional and Roth IRAs remains at $7,000, and the IRA catch-up contribution limit for individuals 50 and older remains $1,000 for 2025. See more adjustments.