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The IRS limits for retirement savings programs like DCP have increased for 2023. Beginning Jan. 1, you can contribute up to $22,500 per year. The Deferred Compensation Program, or DCP, is a terrific way to save for retirement.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the amount individuals can contribute to some deferred compensation plans, such as 401(k) plans, has increased to $22,500 in 2023. This figure is up from $20,500 for 2022.

For 2023, highlights include: The limit on annual contributions to an IRA increased to $6,500, up from $6,000. The amount individuals can contribute to their SIMPLE retirement accounts is increased to $15,500, up from $14,000. The Annual Compensation Limit increased to $330,000, up from $305,000 .

The State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (“Plan”) is a supplemental retirement program for State employees. Contributions to the Plan can be made on a pre-tax or Roth basis through salary deferrals. The combined pre-tax and Roth contributions cannot exceed the limit set by the IRS.

A deferred compensation plan withholds a portion of an employee's pay until a specified date, usually retirement. The lump sum owed to an employee in this type of plan is paid out on that date. Examples of deferred compensation plans include pensions, 401(k) retirement plans, and employee stock options.

The 2022 catch-up contribution limit for workers age 50 and up is $6,500 ($7,500 for 2023).

Basic elective deferral limit The basic limit on elective deferrals is $22,500 in 2023, $20,500 in 2022, $19,500 in 2020 and 2021, and $19,000 in 2019, or 100% of the employee's compensation, whichever is less.