Turning 60? The IRS' $11,250 catch-up could boost your retirement savings in 2026 - here's who qualifies
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- ✓Workers turning 60 to 63 in 2026 have a higher catch-up contribution limit for workplace retirement plans.
- ✓This new rule allows eligible employees to save $11,250, which is more than the $8,000 limit for others.
- ✓Many people can use this to boost their savings in 401(k) or 403(b) plans during 2026.
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Workers turning 60 to 63 in 2026 have a higher catch-up contribution limit for workplace retirement plans. This enhanced limit allows contributions of $11,250 compared to $8,000 for those age 50 and above. The catch-up contributions to eligible plans may affect taxable income based on the contribution type. Eligible plans include 401(k) and 403(b), but not individual retirement accounts.
If you're turning 60 in 2026 and you're still working, there's a retirement savings rule you need to know about.
During the year, workers turning age 60, 61, 62 or 63 may contribute more than the normal catch-up amount to certain workplace retirement plans for a limited time. For 2026, that higher catch-up limit is $11,250, compared with $8,000 for most workers age 50 and older.
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