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MHO_dk
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401k IRS annual compensation cap limit for year 2024

For 2024, the 401k annual compensation cap limit is 345,000. If the plan allows for a 3% safe harbor match, then the total match allowed would be 10,350 for the year once they hit the compensation limit of 345k, regardless of their deferral total. 

 

In payroll items set up, there is a default rate and limit option. The limit field says if there is an upper limit, enter it here. Is this the dollar amount of 10,350 or the compensation limit of 345k?

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ArielI
QuickBooks Team

401k IRS annual compensation cap limit for year 2024

Hello, @MHO_dk.

 

I'm happy to assist you with your query about whether to input 10,350 or the compensation limit of 345k in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.

 

To address this issue, you will choose the compensation limit of $345,000 as it is a cap that is used to determine the maximum amount for which tax or deduction calculations should not be performed.

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QuickBooks automatically monitors its limits. To see these restrictions, you can refer to this article for more information: Learn about employee contribution limits
 

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