2022 Contribution Limits

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Even though it doesn’t feel like it sometimes, contribution limits are indexed to inflation.

Twelve-month inflation for all items ending in September 2021 has been 5.4%, so it is not surprising that the 2022 contribution limits have seen more increases than normal.

Each contribution limit uses a slightly different formula to calculate the new amounts, so some saw larger increases than others.

As always, we recommend updating your contributions to meet these new maximums.

If you are stretched thin and are thinking, “I can’t afford to save more!” You might appreciate reading our articles “Fund Your Roth IRA Even When You Can’t Afford It” and “How to Convert Taxable Savings Into Your Roth IRA.”

A Roth IRA can actually make a great place to store your emergency fund. Even though it is a retirement account, Roth IRAs have the special provision that you can always withdraw the amount you contributed for any reason and at any age. If you have the free cash, fully funding your Roth IRA is normally the right decision.

Another helpful read might be our Account Funding Priorities series to determine the design of your own savings waterfall plan.

Tax Year 2022

Account Type Requirements Contribution Limit Change from 2021
Traditional or Roth IRA Contribution

(subject to phaseouts, limited by wages)

Age 49 and under $6,000 No change.
Age 50 and over $7,000
Employee Elective Deferral
401(k) or 403(b) plans
Age 49 and under $20,500 +$1,000 to the elective deferral

Catch-up contribution stays at $6,500

Age 50 and over $27,000
Employee Deferred Compensation
457(b) plans
Age 49 and under $20,500 +$1,000 to the elective deferral

Catch-up contribution stays at $6,500

Age 50 and over $27,000
Employee Elective Deferral
SIMPLE 401(k) or IRA Plan
(with further limitations)
Age 49 and under $14,000 +500 to the elective deferral

Catch-up contribution stays at $3,000

Age 50 and over $17,000
SEP IRA Employer Contribution

401(k), 403(b), or 457 plans Employer Contribution

The smaller of: $61,000

or 25% of compensation

+$3,000 to the limitation for defined contribution plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Single Plan Age 54 and under $3,650 +$50 to base single contribution limit

+$100 to base family contribution limit

catch-up remains at $1,000

Age 55 and over $4,650
Family Plan Age 54 and under $7,300
Age 55 and over $8,300

 

You can find the current contribution limits here: Account Contribution Limits
and
the IRS page on the same topic here: Retirement Topics – Contributions

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