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2026 Retirement Plan Limits: 401(k), Catch-Up & Roth

What are the 2026 retirement plan limits? The 401(k) elective deferral limit rises to $24,500, the age-50 catch-up to $8,000, and a new “super catch-up” lets employees aged 60–63 add $11,250. The 2026 retirement plan limits also bring a major SECURE 2.0 change: high earners must now make catch-up contributions as Roth. If you sponsor…

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Small Business 401k Tax Credit | SECURE 2.0 Guide 2026

How much does a 401(k) really cost a small business? With the small business 401k tax credit under SECURE 2.0, employers with 50 or fewer workers can claim up to $5,000 per year in startup cost credits for three years — effectively making retirement plans nearly free to launch. If you own a small business…

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Roth Catch-Up Contributions 2026: What High Earners Need to Know | SW CPAS

Do high-income employees have to make Roth catch-up contributions in 2026? Yes — if your prior-year FICA wages from your employer exceeded $150,000, the SECURE 2.0 Act now requires that your Roth catchup contributions 2026 be designated as Roth (after-tax) contributions, not pre-tax. Here is everything you need to know before the January 1, 2026…

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Retirement Plan 101: Your Complete A-to-Z Strategy for Financial Freedom

  What does a secure retirement plan actually look like? This guide is your A-to-Z map, breaking down everything from savings accounts to income strategies, helping you build a future filled with financial freedom and peace of mind. Ever get that late-night feeling of anxiety, wondering if you’ll have enough money to live comfortably when…