Elective deferral limit The amount you can defer (including pre-tax and Roth contributions) to all your plans (not including 457(b) plans) is $23,000 in 2024 ($22,500 in 2023; $20,500 in 2022; $19,500 in 2020 and 2021; $19,000 in 2021).
OBRA or the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 is a Massachusetts state mandated employee-funded 457 deferred compensation plan for part-time, seasonal, and/or short-term public employees.
The Risks Of Deferred Compensation Plans The biggest downside to most of these plans is the risk of the company declaring bankruptcy. It is surprising that most, if not all, of these plans aren't in a trust that cannot be touched by creditors.
Certain government pensions, however, are exempt under Massachusetts law. In general, exempt pensions include contributory pensions from the U.S. Government or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its political subdivisions, and noncontributory military pensions.
The regular yearly contributions amount for Deferred Compensation will increase from $23,000 to $23,500. The catch-up contribution limit that generally applies for employees aged 50 and over remains at $7,500 for 2025 for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in 2025.
Limit on employee elective salary deferrals The limit on elective salary deferrals - the most an employee can contribute to a 403(b) account out of salary - is $23,000 in 2024, ($22,500 in 2023; $20,500 in 2022; $19,500 in 2021 and 2020).
Elective deferral limit The amount you can defer (including pre-tax and Roth contributions) to all your plans (not including 457(b) plans) is $23,000 in 2024 ($22,500 in 2023; $20,500 in 2022; $19,500 in 2020 and 2021; $19,000 in 2021).
You may voluntarily defer additional income into the 457(b) plan/MA SMART Plan through Empower Retirement up to the IRS limit of $23,500 if you are under 50 years of age, or $31,000 if you are 50 years or older. New for calendar year 2025, if you are aged 60-63, your limit is $34,750.