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Compensation/Benefit Limits


Limit 2012 2011 2010
Annual Compensation $250,000 $245,000 $245,000
Minimum Compensation - SEP $550 $550 $550
Elective Deferrals - 401(k) $17,000 $16,500 $16,500
Elective Deferrals - SIMPLE $11,500 $11,500 $11,500
Elective Deferrals - 457 $17,000 $16,500 $16,500
Catch-Up Contributions - 401(k) $5,500 $5,500 $5,500
Catch-Up Contributions - SIMPLE $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
415 Limit - Defined Benefit Plans $200,000 $195,000 $195,000
415 Limit - Defined Contribution Plans $50,000 $49,000 $49,000


Testing Limits


Limit 2012 2011 2010
HCE Determination - Compensation $115,000 $110,000 $110,000
HCE Determination - Top Paid Group N/A - Repealed in 1997
HCE Determination - Officer N/A - Repealed in 1997
Key Employee - Officer Compensation $165,000 $160,000 $160,000
Key Employee - 1% Owner Compensation $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Key Employee - Top 10 Owner Compensation N/A - Repealed in 2002


Other
Limits


Limit 2012 2011 2010
Social Security Wage Base $110,100 $106,800 $106,800
Excess Distributions N/A - Repealed in 1998
ESOP Tax Credit Maximum Balance $1,015,000 $985,000 $985,000
ESOP 5-year Period $200,000 $195,000 $195,000

 

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