2015 Limits for Benefit Plans November 2014 Each year, the U.S. government adjusts the limits for retirement plans, Social Security, Medicare, and other benefit programs to reflect price and wage inflation, and changes in the law. As a result, employee benefit plans must be adapted annually to accommodate the new limits. All of the numbers in this report are official unless otherwise indicated. Retirement Plans Published by IRS Annual compensation: 1 Basic limit $ 265,000 $ 260,000 $ 255,000 $ 250,000 Certain governmental plans $ 395,000 $ 385,000 $ 380,000 $ 375,000 Limits on benefits and contributions: Defined benefit plans, basic limit 2 $ 210,000 $ 210,000 $ 205,000 $ 200,000 Defined contribution plans, basic limit 2 $ 53,000 $ 52,000 $ 51,000 $ 50,000 401(k) and 403(b) plans, elective deferrals $ 18,000 $ 17,500 $ 17,500 $ 17,000 457(b) plans, elective deferrals $ 18,000 $ 17,500 $ 17,500 $ 17,000 415 compensation limit adjustment factor 3 1.0178 1.0155 1.0170 1.0327 Catch-up contributions: 401(k), 403(b), or governmental 457(b) plans $ 6,000 $ 5,500 $ 5,500 $ 5,500 SIMPLE plans $ 3,000 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 Highly Compensated definition 4 $ 120,000 $ 115,000 $ 115,000 $ 115,000 Officer for Key Employee definition $ 170,000 $ 170,000 $ 165,000 $ 165,000 SIMPLE plans: elective deferral limit $ 12,500 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 11,500 Simplified employee pensions: Minimum compensation $ 600 $ 550 $ 550 $ 550 Maximum compensation $ 265,000 $ 260,000 $ 255,000 $ 250,000 Tax credit ESOPS: 5-year limit $ 1,070,000 $ 1,050,000 $ 1,035,000 $ 1,015,000 Additional 1-year limit $ 210,000 $ 210,000 $ 205,000 $ 200,000 430(c) excess employee compensation $ 1,101,000 $ 1,084,000 $ 1,066,000 $ 1,039,000 Covered compensation at age 65 5 $ 75,180 $ 72,600 $ 69,900 $ 67,200 1 2 3 4 5 Limit applies to plan year (or 12 consecutive-month period) beginning in indicated calendar year. Limit applies to limitation year ending in indicated calendar year. The adjustment factor of 1.0327 for 2012 applies for a participant who separated from service before January 1, 2010. For a participant who separated from service during 2010 or 2011, the 2012 adjustment factor is 1.0376. Limit applies to compensation during the plan year beginning in indicated calendar year to determine highly compensated for following plan year. Amount applies in indicated calendar year to individuals age 65 in that year. It does not include increases beyond age 65 for individuals with a Social Security normal retirement age greater than 65. As of the date this is published, the 2015 amount was not official. Risk. Reinsurance. Human Resources.
Defined Benefit Plans Published by PBGC Maximum guaranteed benefit (age 65 annual SLA) $ 60,136.32 $ 59,318.16 $ 57,477.24 $ 55,840.92 Single employer premium: Fixed-rate, per participant $ 57 $ 49 $ 42 $ 35 Variable-rate (% of unfunded liability) 2.4% 1.4% 0.9% 0.9% Variable-rate (per participant maximum) $ 418 $ 412 $ 400 N/A Multiemployer premium $ 13 $ 12 $ 12 $ 9 Social Security Published by SSA Payroll taxes: Employer share/employee share 6 both 6.20% both 6.20% both 6.20% 6.20%/4.20% Wage base $ 118,500 $ 117,000 $ 113,700 $ 110,100 Earnings test thresholds: Years before normal retirement age 7 $ 15,720 $ 15,480 $ 15,120 $ 14,640 Year of normal retirement age 8 $ 41,880 $ 41,400 $ 40,080 $ 38,880 Cost-of-living adjustment, at end of prior year 1.7% 1.5% 1.7% 3.6% Maximum annual benefit, at age 65 9 $ 29,424 $ 29,172 $ 28,968 $ 27,720 Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) bend points : 90% of average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) up to: $ 826 $ 816 $ 791 $ 767 32% of excess AIME up to (and 15% of excess over): $ 4,980 $ 4,917 $ 4,768 $ 4,624 Family maximum bend points : 150% of PIA up to: $ 1,056 $ 1,042 $ 1,011 $ 980 272% of excess PIA up to: $ 1,524 $ 1,505 $ 1,459 $ 1,415 134% of excess PIA up to (and 175% of excess over): $ 1,987 $ 1,962 $ 1,903 $ 1,845 Average covered wages, for indexing wages $ 44,888.16 $ 44,321.67 6 The reduction in the employee share to 4.2% was extended through February 29, 2012 by the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 and further extended through the end of 2012 by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. 7 In 2009 through 2020, the Social Security normal retirement age is age 66. The normal retirement age will gradually increase to age 67 in 2027. 8 This earnings test applies in the months before a worker s Social Security normal retirement age in the year the worker attains that age. For example, the earnings test would apply to a worker born in November 1949 for the 10 months before the Social Security normal retirement age of 66 (i.e., November 2015). 9 For retirement at age 65, the Social Security benefit is reduced for early retirement. 2015 Limits for Benefit Plans, November 2014 2
Medicare Published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Part A (hospital insurance): Payroll tax rate, employee share 1.45% 1.45% 1.45% 1.45% Wage base unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited Additional tax rate, employee only 10 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% Inpatient deductible $ 1,260.00 $ 1,216.00 $ 1,184.00 $ 1,156.00 Daily coinsurance, days 61-90 $ 315.00 $ 304.00 $ 296.00 $ 289.00 Daily coinsurance, days 91-150 lifetime reserve $ 630.00 $ 608.00 $ 592.00 $ 578.00 Daily coinsurance, skilled nursing facility, days 21-100 $ 157.50 $ 152.00 $ 148.00 $ 144.50 Part B (supplementary medical insurance): Monthly premium 11 $ 104.90 $ 104.90 $ 104.90 $ 99.90 Deductible $ 147.00 $ 147.00 $ 147.00 $ 140.00 Part D (standard drug insurance): Monthly premium 12 $ 32 $ 31 $ 30 $ 30 Deductible $ 320 $ 310 $ 325 $ 320 Initial coverage limit (Medicare pays 75%) $ 2,960 $ 2,850 $ 2,970 $ 2,930 Out-of-pocket threshold (Medicare pays 0%) $ 4,700 $ 4,550 $ 4,750 $ 4,700 Catastrophic coverage (Medicare pays 95%) $ 6,680.00 $ 6,455.00 $ 6,733.75 $ 6,657.50 Health Savings Accounts Published by IRS Single Family Single Family Single Family Single Family Maximum contributions $ 3,350 $ 6,650 $ 3,300 $ 6,550 $ 3,250 $ 6,450 $ 3,100 $ 6,250 Minimum deductible $ 1,300 $ 2,600 $ 1,250 $ 2,500 $ 1,250 $ 2,500 $ 1,200 $ 2,400 Maximum out-of-pocket 13 $ 6,450 $ 12,900 $ 6,350 $ 12,700 $ 6,250 $ 12,500 $ 6,050 $ 12,100 Catch-up contributions $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Medical Savings Accounts Published by IRS Contribution range Deductible range Single $ 1,430.00-$2,145.00 $ 1,430.00-$2,112.50 $ 1,397.50-$2,080.00 $ 1,365.00-$2,047.50 Family $ 3,337.50-$4,987.50 $ 3,262.50-$4,912.50 $ 3,225.00-$4,837.50 $ 3,150.00-$4,725.00 Single $ 2,200-$3,300 $ 2,200-$3,250 $ 2,150-$3,200 $ 2,100-$3,150 Family $ 4,450-$6,650 $ 4,350-$6,550 $ 4,300-$6,450 $ 4,200-$6,300 Maximum Single $ 4,450 $ 4,350 $ 4,300 $ 4,200 Out-of-pocket Family $ 8,150 $ 8,000 $ 7,850 $ 7,650 10 On individual s wages and other compensation in excess of $200,000 (or, if married filing a joint return, $250,000). 11 The income-related Part B premiums for 2015 will be $146.90, $209.80, $272.70, or $335.70, if an individual s modified adjusted gross income exceeds $85,000, $107,000, $160,000, or $214,000, respectively (or, if married filing a joint return, $170,000, $214,000, $320,000, or $428,000, respectively). The base premium and income-related amounts do not reflect the hold harmless limit (capping premiums at prior year levels for most individuals). 12 These figures are averages. The premiums vary depending upon the type of coverage and the private sector insurer sponsoring the Part D plan. 13 Starting in 2014, the maximum out-of-pocket applies to all plans, not just HSA-eligible, High Deductible Health Plans. 2015 Limits for Benefit Plans, November 2014 3
Long-Term Care Insurance Deductible Premiums Published by IRS Age 40 or less $ 380 $ 370 $ 360 $ 350 Age 41-50 $ 710 $ 700 $ 680 $ 660 Age 51-60 $ 1,430 $ 1,400 $ 1,360 $ 1,310 Age 61-70 $ 3,800 $ 3,720 $ 3,640 $ 3,500 Older than 70 $ 4,750 $ 4,660 $ 4,550 $ 4,370 Control Employee Definition for Commuting Valuation Published by IRS Officer compensation $ 105,000 $ 105,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Employee compensation $ 215,000 $ 210,000 $ 205,000 $ 205,000 Dependent Care Assistance Plans Maximum $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits Published by IRS Monthly parking $ 250 $ 250 $ 245 $ 240 Monthly transit pass/commuter vehicle $ 130 $ 130 $ 245 $ 240 Adoption Exclusion and Credit Published by IRS Maximum for exclusion and credit, per child $ 13,400 $ 13,190 $ 12,970 $ 12,650 Phase-out start for credit 14 $ 201,010 $ 197,880 $ 194,580 $ 189,710 Federal Standard Deduction and Exemption Published by IRS Basic standard deduction: Married filing jointly $ 12,600 $ 12,400 $ 12,200 $ 11,900 Head of household $ 9,250 $ 9,100 $ 8,950 $ 8,700 Single $ 6,300 $ 6,200 $ 6,100 $ 5,950 Personal exemption $ 4,000 $ 3,950 $ 3,900 $ 3,800 14 Completely phased out in 2015 for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income of $241,000 or more. 2015 Limits for Benefit Plans, November 2014 4
Federal Income Tax Brackets Published by IRS Married filing jointly: Rate Tax Bracket Tax Bracket Tax Bracket Tax Bracket Rate applies to taxable income 10.0% $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 in excess of amounts shown 15.0% $ 18,450 $ 18,150 $ 17,850 $ 17,400 25.0% $ 74,900 $ 73,800 $ 72,500 $ 70,700 28.0% $ 151,200 $ 148,850 $ 146,400 $ 142,700 33.0% $ 230,450 $ 226,850 $ 223,050 $ 217,450 35.0% $ 411,500 $ 405,100 $ 398,350 $ 388,350 39.6% $ 464,850 $ 457,600 $ 450,000 Head of household: Rate applies to taxable income 10.0% $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 in excess of amounts shown 15.0% $ 13,150 $ 12,950 $ 12,750 $ 12,400 25.0% $ 50,200 $ 49,400 $ 48,600 $ 47,350 28.0% $ 129,600 $ 127,550 $ 125,450 $ 122,300 33.0% $ 209,850 $ 206,600 $ 203,150 $ 198,050 35.0% $ 411,500 $ 405,100 $ 398,350 $ 388,350 39.6% $ 439,000 $ 432,200 $ 425,000 Single: Rate applies to taxable income 10.0% $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 in excess of amounts shown 15.0% $ 9,225 $ 9,075 $ 8,925 $ 8,700 25.0% $ 37,450 $ 36,900 $ 36,250 $ 35,350 28.0% $ 90,750 $ 89,350 $ 87,850 $ 85,650 33.0% $ 189,300 $ 186,350 $ 183,250 $ 178,650 35.0% $ 411,500 $ 405,100 $ 398,350 $ 388,350 39.6% $ 413,200 $ 406,750 $ 400,000 2015 Limits for Benefit Plans, November 2014 5
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