Here are some of the changes in contributions and compensation limits that are in place for 2006: IRA Contributions: For
those eligible, the 2006 maximum allowable contribution for a
traditional IRA is $4000. This is the same for Roth IRA contributions
as well. If you are age 50 or over, the “catch up" amount is an
additional $1,000.
SEP Provisions: For plan years beginning in 2006, the maximum compensation limit moves from $210,000 to $220,000 Maximum SEP Contributions for 2006 increase to $44,000 from $42,000, the limit in 2005. Simple IRA Plans: The non elective employer contribution wage base is $220,000. Contribution limits for an employee remain at $10,000. The “catch-up" provision for employees age 50 and over is $2500. This is up $500 from 2005. 401(k) Contribution Limits: For
2006 the elective employee contribution is $15,000. This may also be
subject to limitations under an employer plan. The “catch-up" provision
is $5,000. Social Security Wage Base: The new wage base is $94,200 up from $92,000 in 2005. Annual Federal Gift Tax Exclusion: Generosity
increases $1,000 from 2005, with the new 2006 exclusion set at $12,000.
In future years, this can again increase for inflation adjustments but
only in $1,000 increments. It probably safe to say we won’t be seeing
any increases for a while. Federal Estate Tax Exclusion Amount: This
has moved from $1,500,000 in 2005 to $2,000,000 in 2006 and will remain
level through 2008. This is still a hot potato in Washington, and what
will eventually happen here is still very much up for grabs. Glenn
“Chip") Dahlke, a senior contributor to the Living Trust Network, has
28 years in the investment business. He is a Registered Representative
of Linsco/Private Ledger and a principal with Dahlke Financial Group.
He is licensed to transact securities with persons who are residents of
the following states: CA. CT, FL, GA, IL. MA, MD. ME, MI. NC, NH, NJ,
NY.OR, PA, RI, VA, VT, WY. If you have any questions or comments, Chip would love to hear from you. You may contact him by email at dahlkefinancial@sbcglobal.net. You may also contact him at the Living Trust Network's web site. Its URL is http://www.livingtrustnetwork.com. Copyright 2005. Living Trust Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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