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IRS Benefit Contribution Limits

The IRS establishes calendar year benefit contribution limits for some tax-advantaged benefits. Visit IRS.gov for additional information.

Supplemental Retirement Accounts: 403(b) and 457(b) Plans

You may contribute the maximum amount allowed below to both the 403(b) and 457(b) plans in the same calendar year.
Age in Calendar Year 2025 2026
Under 50 $23,500 $24,500
50-59 with Catch-Up** $31,000 $32,500
60-63 with Catch-Up * ** $34,750 $35,750
64 and above with Catch-Up** $31,000 $32,500
* NEW for calendar year 2025, Provision 109 of the SECURE 2.0 Act permits 403(b) and 457(b) plans to offer higher catch-up contributions for participants attaining ages 60, 61, 62, or 63 before the end of the taxable year.

** NEW for calendar year 2026, Provision 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act will require that catch-up contributions for employees who earned more than $145,000 in the previous year be made on a Roth (post-tax) basis. To better understand this new provision, visit our SECURE 2.0 Act page.

Health Savings Accounts


2025 2026
Single $4,300 $4,400
Family $8,550 $8,750
Age 55 or Older During Calendar Year Additional $1,000 "catch-up" allowed Additional $1,000 "catch-up" allowed

Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts


2025 2026
Minimum Annual Deposit $150 $150
Maximum Annual Deposit, Single or Married Filing Jointly $5,000 $7,500
Maximum Annual Deposit, Married and Filing Separately
$2,500 $3,750

Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts


2025 2026
Minimum Annual Deposit $150 $150
Maximum Annual Deposit* $3,300 $3,400

*Per the IRS guideline, if the employee's spouse has a plan through their employer, the spouse can also contribute up to the Maximum Annual Deposit to that plan. In this situation, the couple could jointly contribute up to $6,600 for their household.