Retirement

Retirement contribution limits and deadlines

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Key takeaways
Contribution deadline
1

Contributions for 2023 can be made as late as April 15, 2024.

Catch-up contributions
2

People age 50 and older can save additional money.

Refund contributions
3

Invest IRS refunds via direct deposit

Planning is an important element when working towards financial goals, especially when thinking about retirement. Learn more about retirement options available for small business employers and individual investors. Knowing the contribution maximums, plan establishment (or new account) deadlines, and funding deadlines can help enhance retirement outcomes.

For small business retirement plans

Employer retirement plans offer a systematic approach to saving for retirement and often have higher savings potential. Following each plan, you'll find the required materials to open an Invesco account.

 

Contribution maximum

Funding deadline1

Solo 401(k)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Participant contributions

$23,000

$22,500

 

Dec. 31

 

Dec. 31

Catch-up contributions at age 502

$7,500

$7,500

Overall contribution3, 4

$69,000

$66,000

Tax filing deadline+ extension

New plan deadline: Tax filing deadline + extension5

Get started: Complete Solo 401(k) kit

 

Contribution maximum

Funding deadline1

SEP IRA

2024

2023

2024

2023

Employer contribution per participant

$69,000

$66,000

Dec. 31
Dec. 31

New plan deadline: Tax filing deadline + extension

Get started: Complete SEP IRA Application

 

Contribution maximum

Funding deadline1

SIMPLE IRA

2024

2023

2024

2023

Participant contributions

$16,000

$15,500

Dec. 31

Dec. 31

Employer contributions6

Mandatory

Tax filing deadline+ extension

Catch-up contributions at age 502

$3,500

$3,500

Dec. 31

Dec. 31

New plan deadline: Oct. 1

Get started: Complete SIMPLE Employer Plan Application and Participant Application

 

Contribution maximum

Funding deadline1

Payroll Deduction IRA7

2024 2023 2024 2023

Traditional and Roth IRAs8

$7,000

$6,500

Dec. 31

Dec. 31

Catch-up contributions at age 503, 9

$1,000

$1,000

Dec. 31

Dec. 31

New plan deadline: None

Get started: Complete Payroll Deduct Employer Application and IRA Application

For individual retirement accounts

Contributing to an IRA can help kick-start retirement savings or boost existing retirement savings strategies while taking advantage of its tax benefits. To support savings efforts, use the IRS’ direct deposit program to invest tax refunds.

 

Contribution maximum

Funding deadlines1

Individual retirement accounts

2024

2023

2024

2023

Traditional and Roth IRAs              

$7,000

$6,500

 

April 15, 2025

 

April 15, 2024

Catch-up contributions at age 502, 3

$1,000

$1,000

IRS income limits

While income eligibility requirements are generally needed when contributing to a traditional or Roth IRA, no income requirements are needed if no tax deduction is taken in a traditional IRA. This is referred to as a nondeductible IRA. Learn more about how these plans compare and speak with your financial or tax professional to determine the solution most suitable for your situation.

Traditional IRA deduction range10

2024

2023

Single, covered by a workplace plan           

$77,000-$87,000

$73,000-$83,000

Joint tax return for person covered by a workplace retirement plan

$123,000-$143,000

$116,000-$136,000

Married filing separately for person covered by a workplace retirement plan

$0-$10,000

$0-$10,000

Joint tax return for spouse not covered by a workplace retirement plan

$230,000-$240,000

$218,000-$228,000

Roth IRA contribution phase-out range11

2024

2023

Single, head of household, or married filing separately12

$146,000-$161,000

$138,000-$153,000

Married filing jointly

$230,000-$240,000

$218,000-$228,000

Married filing separately and lived with spouse13

$0-$10,000

$0-$10,000

Footnotes

  • 1

    Contributions are processed when funding is received. Invesco does not monitor contributions. 

  • 2

    The year when turning age 50, catch-up contributions are permissible beginning Jan 1. 

  • 3

    The catch-up contributions are in addition to the contribution amounts indicated.

  • 4

    When calculating contributions, compensation is defined as $345,000 for 2024 and $330,000 for 2023.

  • 5

    The deadline to establish a Solo 401(k) plan is Dec 31 for incorporated businesses seeking to make salary deferrals. 

  • 6

    Mandatory employer contributions are required.

  • 7

    Contributions to a Payroll Deduction IRA may impact contributions to other traditional or Roth IRAs maintained. 

  • 8

    Contributions to traditional and Roth accounts are aggregated.

  • 9

    Please call Client Services at 800 950 4246 to make additional contributions.

  • 10

    Full deductions are permitted below the income range and reduce to zero at the income maximum.

  • 11

    Full contributions are permitted below the income range and reduce to zero at the income maximum.

  • 12

    Person did not live with a spouse at any time during the year.

  • 13

    Person lived with a spouse during the calendar year.