See maximum limits and, more importantly, what goes into the 401(k) max contribution. For 2023, the annual limit is up to $22,500 of your own pay, and the total amount that can go into your account is $66,000. For those over age 50, another $7,500 catch-up is allowed.

But this can get complicated, and if you’re hoping to max out your 401(k), it’s helpful to understand all of the pieces involved.

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Contributions can be employee or employer contributions (or both). When your employer contributes, you might get matching money, profit-sharing dollars, or other types of contributions to your account.

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Employee money can often go in pre-tax or as Roth-type money. The choice you make depends on what’s available and what makes the most sense for your strategy. And some plans allow voluntary after-tax contributions. You don’t get a deduction for those savings, but you might be able to convert to Roth and set yourself up for tax-free income later in life.

We’ll also cover some frequently asked questions about how the 401(k) max works:
-Can you double the max contribution if you use both Roth and pre-tax contributions?
-And do Roth 401(k) contributions count for the employer match?
-How can you double the maximum limit for 401(k) contributions (there are two possibilities)?

Related topics:
What 401(k) Fees Do You Pay?
Contribution limits from the IRS:
Working multiple jobs:
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00:00 Limits for 401(k), 403(b), TSP, etc.
01:44 Types of Contributions
03:09 Employee Contributions
04:21 Roth 401(k) Contributions
05:00 Voluntary After-Tax (Mega Backdoor Roth)
06:30 Catch-Up Contribution Over age 50
06:47 401(k) Contribution Max for 2023
07:46 Limits Increase With Inflation
08:16 Example of Max Contribution to 401(k)
09:58 FAQs
12:37 Multiple 401(k) Plans and 457
13:24 Maxing Out With Multiple Employer Contributions
14:57 Limitations: ADP or ACP Nondiscrimination Tests
16:30 What if You Don’t Have a 401(k)?

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