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Type of Limitation
2011
2010
2009
Elective Deferrals (401(k) and 403(b); not including adjustments and catch-ups)
$16,500
$16,500
$16,500
457(b)(2) and 457(c)(1) Limits (not including catch-ups)
$16,500
$16,500
$16,500
Section 414(v) Catch-Up Deferrals to 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), or SARSEP Plans
$5,500
$5,500
$5,500
Defined Benefit Plans
$195,000
$195,000
$195,000
Defined Contribution Plans
$49,000
$49,000
$49,000
Annual Compensation Limit
$245,000
$245,000
$245,000
Annual Compensation Limit for Grandfathered Participants in Governmental Plans Which Followed 401(a)(17) Limits (With Indexing) on July 1, 1993
$360,000
$360,000
$360,000
Highly Compensated Employee ("HCEs")
$110,000
$110,000
$110,000
Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs"), for individuals 49 and below
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs"), for individuals 50 and above
$6,000
$6,000
$6,000
SIMPLE Retirement Accounts
$11,500
$11,500
$11,500
SEP Coverage
$550
$550
$550
SEP Compensation
$245,000
$245,000
$245,000
Tax Credit ESOP Maximum Balance
$985,000
$985,000
$985,000
Amount for Lengthening of 5-Year ESOP Period
$195,000
$195,000
$195,000
Income Subject to Social Security Tax
$106,800
$106,800
$106,800
FICA Tax for employees and employers
7.65%
7.65%
7.65%
Social Security Tax for employees and employers
6.2%
6.2%
6.2%
Medicare Tax for employees and employers
1.45%
1.45%
1.45%
FICA Tax for self-employed workers
15.3%
15.3%
15.3%
Social Security Tax for self-employed workers
12.4%
12.4%
12.4%
Medicare Tax for self-employed workers
2.9%
2.9%
2.9%


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http://www.asppanews.org/2010/08/30/asppa-issues-comment-on-dol-fee-disclosure-regulation/

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http://planadviser.com/IMHO_Wrong_Headed.aspx

Market Returns: 2010 remains historically volatile but relatively flat year
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