The SECURE 2.0 Act implemented changes to catch-up contributions and is applicable to 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) plans for participants age 50 and older, and whose income from the prior year exceeded $145,000. It mandated that catch-up contributions must be made as Roth contributions (after tax basis) for those earning more than $145,000. Originally, this was set to become effective starting in 2024. However, on August 25, 2023, in response to many employers urging for an extension, the IRS granted a 2 year delay in the effective date.

This means employers don’t need to add Roth as an option to retirement plans for those earning $145,000 before 2026 to comply with the Section 603 rule. During the transition period, catch-up contributions can continue on a pre-tax or Roth basis until 2026 regardless of a plan participant’s income.

Additionally, the IRS notice addressed the technical error that would have effectively eliminated all catch-up contributions – Roth and pre-tax – beginning in 2024. The notice makes clear that going forward, Roth and pre-tax catch-up contributions can continue to be made by plan participants who are age 50 and older! Employees over age 50 may contribute an additional (“catch-up”) amount of up to $7,500 for 2023.

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