2014 TSP and IRA Contribution Limits

More 2014 numbers have been announced, this time by the IRS and the TSP.

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More 2014 numbers have been announced, this time by the IRS and the TSP.

There will be no changes in the TSP contribution limits.  The elective deferral limit remains at $17,500 and the “catch-up” contribution limit remains at $5,500.

There are also no changes in the IRA contribution limits.  The regular contribution limit remains at $5,500 and the “catch-up” contribution limit remains at $1,000.

The deduction phase outs for traditional IRAs are:

  • $60K to $70K for single filing status
  • $96K to $116K for joint filing status if spouse belongs to a retirement plan at work
  • $181K to $191K for joint filing status if spouse does not belong to a retirement plan at work

The contribution phase outs for Roth IRAs are:

  • $114K to $129K for single filing status
  • $181K to $191K for joint filing status

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