Under the SECURE 2.0 Act, catch-up contributions for older workers get a boost this year. Here's a look at what else is new for contribution and gifting limits in 2025.

Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Type | 2024 limit | 2025 limit | Change |
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401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and their Roth equivalents | $23,000 | $23,500 | +$500 |
Catch-up contribution, ages 50+ | $7,500 | $7,500 | No change |
Catch-up contribution, ages 60–63* | N/A | $11,250 | New |
Traditional and Roth IRAs | $7,000 | $7,000 | No change |
Catch-up contribution, ages 50+ | $1,000 | $1,000 | No change |
Health savings account | Individual: $4,150 Family: $8,300 | Individual: $4,300 Family: $8,550 | Individual: +$150 Family: +$250 |
Catch-up contribution, ages 55+ | $1,000 | $1,000 | No change |
SEP-IRA† and overall defined contribution plan limit‡ | $69,000 | $70,000 | +$1,000 |
SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) | $16,000 | $16,500 | +$500 |
Catch-up contribution, ages 50+ | $3,500 | $3,500 | No change |
Catch-up contribution, ages 60–63* | N/A | $5,250 | New |
Gift and estate taxes
Type | 2024 limit | 2025 limit | Change |
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Annual gift tax exclusion (per recipient) | Individual: $18,000 Family: $36,000 | Individual: $19,000 Family: $38,000 | Individual: +$1,000 Family: +$2,000 |
Lifetime gift and estate tax exemption | Individual: $13.61 million Family: $27.22 million | Individual: $13.99 million Family: $27.98 million | Individual: +$380,000 Family: +$760,000 |
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