If filing married (joint or separate), enter combined amount for you and your spouse. Enter your Fixed Date Conformity (FDC) additions, if applicable. If filing married (joint or separate), enter combined amount for you and your spouse. Enter your Fixed Date Conformity (FDC) subtractions, if applicable. If filing married (joint or separate), enter combined amount for you and your spouse.
Savers and investors aged 50 or older can take advantage of a catch-up contribution, effectively increasing the limit for those approaching traditional retirement age. In 2015, taxpayers who meet this age-based criterion can contribute an additional $6,000 above the regular maximum of $18,000.y the end of the year, I expect to have maximized the employee portion of my 401(k) contributions at $16,500 with extra invested for the employer portion. My 2010 contributions fell short from the maximum by about $700, and a portion of that is due to leaving the company in the middle of December.
First, know how much you can contribute. In 2017, the 401(k) contribution limit is $18,000; it increases to $24,000 if youâre 50 or older. Employer contributions are on top of that limit. That limit dictates how much you can contribute, but it doesnât tell you how much you should contribute.