By factoring inflation into the tax rates and certain other amounts, the law protects taxpayers from losing the value of various benefits. Each fall, the IRS issues two documents detailing the results of these adjustments for the coming year.
2019
- IR-2018-222, IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2019
- IR-2018-211, 401(k) contribution limit increases to $19,000 for 2019; IRA limit increases to $6,000
2018
- IR-2017-178, In 2018, Some Tax Benefits Increase Slightly Due to Inflation Adjustments, Others Unchanged
- IR-2017-177, IRS Announces 2018 Pension Plan Limitations; 401(k) Contribution Limit Increases to $18,500 for 2018Link
2017
- IR-2016-139, In 2017, Some Tax Benefits Increase Slightly Due to Inflation Adjustments, Others Are Unchanged
- IR-2016-141, IRS Announces 2017 Pension Plan Limitations; 401(k) Contribution Limit Remains Unchanged at $18,000 for 2017
2016
- IR-2015-119, In 2016, Some Tax Benefits Increase Slightly Due to Inflation Adjustments, Others Are Unchanged
- IR-2015-118, IRS Announces 2016 Pension Plan Limitations; 401(k) Contribution Limit Remains Unchanged at $18,000 for 2016
2015
- IR-2014-104, In 2015, Various Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments
- IR-2014-99, IRS Announces 2015 Pension Plan Limitations; Taxpayers May Contribute up to $18,000 to their 401(k) plans in 2015
2014
- IR-2013-87, In 2014, Various Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments
- IR-2013-86, IRS Announces 2014 Pension Plan Limitations; Taxpayers May Contribute up to $17,500 to their 401(k) plans in 2014
- Revenue Procedure 2013-35 — Inflation-Adjusted Items for 2014 (PDF)
2013
- IR-2012-78, In 2013, Various Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments
- IR-2012-77, IRS Announces 2013 Pension Plan Limitations; Taxpayers May Contribute Up to $17,500 to Their 401(k) Plans in 2013
- Revenue Procedure 2012-41 — Inflation-Adjusted Items for 2013 (PDF)
2012
- IR-2011-104, In 2012, Many Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments
- IR-2011-103, IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2012
- Revenue Procedure 2011-52 — Inflation-Adjusted Items for 2012 (PDF)
2011
- IR-2010-127, In 2011, Many Tax Benefits Increase Slightly Due to Inflation Adjustments
- IR-2010-108, IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2011
- Revenue Procedure 2011-12 — Tax rates, standard deductions, exemptions and other items for 2011 (PDF)
2010
- IR-2009-94, IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2010
- IR-2009-93, Inflation Having Little Effect on Tax Rates and Benefits in 2010
- Revenue Procedure 2009-50 — Tax rates, standard deductions, exemptions and other items for 2010 (PDF)
2009
- IR-2008-118, IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2009
- IR-2008-117, 2009 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets and Expand Tax Benefits
- Revenue Procedure 2008-66 — Tax rates, standard deductions, exemptions and other items for 2009 (PDF)
2008
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2005
- IR-2004-127, IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2005
- Revenue Procedure 2004-71 — Tax rates, standard deductions, exemptions and other items for 2005 (PDF)