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Retirement - 401(k)

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401(k), 403(b), 457 and TSP plans - Maximum Contribution limits

The limit on employee elective deferrals is $18,000 for 2016. The catch up contribution limit for employees 50 and over remains unchanged at $6,000. Generally, all elective deferrals made to all plans in which you participate are aggregated to determine if you have exceeded these limits.

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