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Maximum Pension Plan Contributions

2019 Maximum Pension Plan Contribution Amount
Traditional and Roth IRAsUnder age 50 = $6,000
Age 50 or older = $7,000
SEP-IRA 
(employees)
25% of wages up to $56,000
SEP-IRA
(self-employed)
20% of net SE income after one-half
SE tax deductions, up to $56,000
SIMPLE IRA
(employees and self employed)
Under age 50 = Elective deferrals up to $13,000
Age 50 or older = Elective deferrals up to $16,000
2018 Maximum Pension Plan Contribution Amount
Traditional and Roth IRAsUnder age 50 = $5,500
Age 50 or older = $6,500
SEP-IRA 
(employees)
25% of wages up to $55,000
SEP-IRA
(self-employed)
20% of net SE income after one-half
SE tax deductions, up to $55,000
SIMPLE IRA 
(employees and self employed)
Under age 50 = Elective deferrals up to $12,500
Age 50 or older = Elective deferrals up to $15,500
2017 Maximum Pension Plan Contribution Amount
Traditional and Roth IRAsUnder age 50 = $5,500
Age 50 or older = $6,500
SEP-IRA 
(employees)
25% of wages up to $54,000
SEP-IRA
(self-employed)
20% of net SE income after one-half
SE tax deductions, up to $54,000
SIMPLE IRA 
(employees and self employed)
Under age 50 = Elective deferrals up to $12,500
Age 50 or older = Elective deferrals up to $15,500
2016 Maximum Pension Plan Contribution Amount
Traditional and Roth IRAsUnder age 50 = $5,500
Age 50 or older = $6,500
SEP-IRA 
(employees)
25% of wages up to $53,000
SEP-IRA
(self-employed)
20% of net SE income after one-half
SE tax deductions, up to $53,000
SIMPLE IRA 
(employees and self employed)
Under age 50 = Elective deferrals up to $12,500
Age 50 or older = Elective deferrals up to $15,500


NOTE: This is a guide on entering information into the TaxSlayer Pro program. This is not intended as tax advice. Confirm any figures with the IRS


Additional Information:

Publication 590-A – Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)

Publication 560 – Retirement Plans for Small Business

Updated on September 9, 2020

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