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Rule changeUSAHR leaders

IRS to announce 2027 401(k) and IRA limits

Takes effect January 1, 2027By WorkblissUpdated October 19, 2026

What’s happening

Milliman projects the 401(k) deferral limit will rise to $25,500 (from $24,500), the age-50 catch-up to $8,500 and the ages 60-63 catch-up to $11,750. These are projections; the official figures had not been released as of Oct 17, 2026.

What to do

Watch for the IRS release in November and update payroll and year-end savings campaigns once it lands.

How Workbliss can help

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Source

napa-net.org. Checked October 19, 2026.

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