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.
Maximum Contributions. You can contribute any percentage of your salary to the 401(k) as long as your contributions for the year do not exceed the limits set by the Internal Revenue Service. For 2013, the 401(k) deferral limit is $17,500, or $23,000 if you are over age 50.s a basic guide, contribute as much as you can to your 401(k) account.