2008
2007
2006
2005
Section 401(k) plan
deferrals
$15,500
$15,500
$15,000
$14,000
Section 403(b) plan
deferrals
$15,500
$15,500
$15,000
$14,000
Catch Up
Contributions
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $4,000
Defined benefit
maximum
$185,000
$180,000
$175,000
$170,000
Defined contribution
maximum
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$42,000
Maximum compensation
limit
$230,000
$225,000
$220,000
$210,000
Highly Compensated
Employee Pay threshold
$105,000
$100,000
$100,000
$95,000
Cost-of-Living increase
3.6%
3.3%
4.1%
2.7%


Social Security/Medicare Levels
Taxable Wage Base
2008
2007
2006
2005
Social Security $102,000
$97,500
$94,200 $90,000
Medicare
No Limit
No Limit No Limit
No Limit
Employer and Employee Payroll Tax
2008
2007
2006
2005
Social Security 6.20% 6.20% 6.20% 6.20%
Medicare 1.45% 1.45% 1.45% 1.45%


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