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Official Limits, Rules & Sources

💍 Spousal IRA Rules

The Rule: Typically, you can only contribute to an IRA if you have "Earned Income" (wages, salary). However, there is a special exception for married couples filing jointly.

If your spouse does not work (or earns very little), you can contribute to a Spousal IRA for them, provided the household earned income is enough to cover contributions for both of you.

"Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA Limit. For 2023, if you file a joint return and your taxable compensation is less than that of your spouse, the limit on your IRA contributions is the smaller of: $6,500 ($7,500 if 50 or older), or The total compensation includible in the gross income of both you and your spouse for the year..."

Contribution Limits & Thresholds

We use official IRS data for 2025 and projections for 2026 based on inflation data.

401(k) / 403(b) / 45720252026
Employee Contribution Limit$23,500$24,500
Catch-Up Contribution (Age 50+)+$7,500+$8,000
Total Limit (Employee + Employer)$70,000$72,000
IRA (Roth & Traditional)20252026
Contribution Limit$7,000$7,500
Catch-Up Contribution (Age 50+)+$1,000+$1,100
Health Savings Account (HSA)20252026
Self-Only Coverage$4,300$4,400
Family Coverage$8,550$8,750
Catch-Up Contribution (Age 55+)+$1,000+$1,000
Standard Deduction20252026
Single$15,750$16,100
Married Filing Jointly$31,500$32,200
Head of Household$23,625$24,150

Official Sources & Notes

  • Roth IRA Income Limits: High earners may not be eligible to contribute directly.Check IRS Limits. If you are over the limit, search for "Backdoor Roth IRA".
  • 401(k) Limits: The limit applies to your pre-tax AND Roth 401(k) contributions combined. Employer matches do not count towards the $23,500 limit (for 2025), but do count towards the total $70,000 limit.
  • Tax Year Validity: You can typically contribute to an IRA or HSA for the previous tax year until Tax Day (April 15).