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IRS Releases Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2014

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently released the contribution limits on Qualified Retirement Plans for 2014. HANYS Benefit Services created the attached chart that details these contribution limit increases.



If you have any questions about the COLA Limits, or would like to speak with an advisor about reviewing or establishing a plan, please contact us at (800) 388-1963 or via e-mail at hbs@hanys.org.

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