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IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Limits

The IRS has announced the new maximum contribution limits for 2026 for 403(b) plans.
The annual maximum contribution limits are based on age. See limit information below:

Under age 50: $24,500

Age 50 to 60: $32,500 – This applies to those who will reach age 50 in 2026

Age 60 to 63: $35,750

Ages 64 and up $32,500

Please note that these limits apply only to the Employee contributions.

Changes in contributions must be made online and can be made at any time during the year by logging into your TIAA account.
Additional information on how to make changes can be found in the following document.

Human Resources will be notified by TIAA if someone makes a change to their contribution.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at extension 2240.

Retirement Plan Contribution Limits Increasing for 2025

The IRS has announced the new limits for 2025 employee retirement contributions.

For employees who are below age 50, the maximum contribution is increasing from $23,000 to $23,500. Employees who are over age 50 have the opportunity to contribute more based on the list below:

  • Age 50-59: an additional $7,500 for a total of $31,000
  • Age 60-63: an additional $11,250 for a total of $34,750
  • Age 64 or older: an additional $7,500 for a total of $31,000

To be eligible to contribute the additional amounts listed, the employee must turn age 50 or age 63 during the 2025 calendar year. These limits apply to the employee contribution only.

Any changes to contribution amounts must be made online and may be made at anytime during the year by following the attached information.

Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, Benefits and HRIS Manager, Human Resources

Preventing Harassment and Discrimination Training

Every employer in New York state is required to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training on an annual basis. Canisius University is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment and is partnering with Puzzle HR to provide this training. The training must be completed by Jan. 31, 2025.

You will soon receive an email from Puzzle HR requesting that you complete mandatory harassment training. This training is designed to enhance awareness and ensure that all employees understand our policies and expectations regarding workplace behavior.

Please keep an eye out for the email and take the time to complete the training “How to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace” as soon as possible. The training should take approximately 30 minutes, and it is an important step in ensuring that we maintain a positive and inclusive work environment for everyone.

If you have any questions or experience any issues with the training, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Human Resources by emailing the HR mailbox at hr@canisius.edu.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your ongoing commitment to upholding our values.

Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, Benefits and HRIS Manager, Human Resources

Viewing and Changing TIAA Contributions

Faculty and staff have the ability to view current contribution levels and make changes as well.  All changes must be completed online and changes can be made at any time during the year. Please see the attached document for instructions on how to make a change online.

Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, Benefits & HRIS Manager, Human Resources