2025 Annual Limits Guide for Families with Special Needs
As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s more important than ever to stay informed about the annual thresholds governing various areas of financial planning. With 2025 comes a fresh set of limits and figures that may substantially influence your financial strategies. Below, you’ll find the key numbers you should know so that you can make informed decisions and optimize financial plans for both you and your loved one with special needs in 2025.
| RETIREMENT PLANS | |
| Elective deferrals 401(k), 403(b), 457, and SARSEPs | $23,000 |
| Catch-up contribution (50-59 years old) | $7,500 |
| Catch-up contribution (60-63 years old) | $11,250 |
| Defined contribution | $70,000 |
| Defined benefit | $280,000 |
| SIMPLE plan | $16,500 |
| Catch-up contribution (50-59 years old) | $3,500 |
| Catch-up contribution (60-63 years old) | $5,250 |
| IRA or Roth IRA contribution limit | $7,000 |
| Catch-up contribution | $1,000 |
| IRA deduction phaseout for active participants | |
| Single | $79,000 - $89,000 |
| Married filing jointly | $126,000 - $146,000 |
| Married filing separately | $0 - $10,000 |
| Non-active participant married to active participant | $236,000 - $246,000 |
| Roth IRA phaseout | |
| Single | $150,000 - $165,000 |
| Married filing jointly | $236,000 - $246,000 |
| SOCIAL SECURITY | |
| Cost-of-living adjustment | 2.5% |
| SS max taxable wage base | $176,100 |
| SOCIAL SECURITY FRA | |
| 1943-1954 | 66 |
| 1955 | 66 and 2 months |
| 1956 | 66 and 4 months |
| 1957 | 66 and 6 months |
| 1958 | 66 and 8 months |
| 1959 | 66 and 10 months |
| 1960+ | 67 |
| SSI (Social Security Income) monthly | |
| Federal SSI benefit | $967 |
| With CA supplemental | $1,206.94 |
| Visually impaired with CA supplemental | $1,291.32 |
| Substantial gainful activity income limit | $1,620 |
| Visually impaired substantial gainful activity limit | $2,700 |
| SSDI - Disabled Adult Child Benefits | |
| % of parent's PIA while parent is living | 50% |
| % of parent's PIA after parent decease | 75% |
| ESTATE AND GIFT TAX | |
| Annual gift tax exclusion | $19,000 |
| Estate and gift tax basic exclusion | $13,990,000 |
| Maximum estate tax rate | 40% |
| ABLE ACCOUNTS | |
| Contribution limits | $19,000 |
| Additional employment contribution limits | $15,560 |
Staying informed about the 2025 annual limits related to financial planning is essential for making informed decisions and optimizing your financial strategies. Regularly reassess your financial plan in light of these changes to ensure it remains aligned with your goals. Our team at VFA is here to help if you are looking for guidance, or have any questions regarding how these updates may affect you and your loved ones.
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