IRS Plan Limits for 2025-2027

We stop at nothing to bring you clarity! Below you will find the most recently published federal limits. Sections with confirmed 2027 figures compare 2027 and 2026. Sections awaiting 2027 publication retain 2026 and 2025. Limits may vary by employer plan design. 

Updated November 5, 2026. 

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Qualified Small Employer HRA (QSEHRA)

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Dependent Care Accounts (DCA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

FICA Taxable Wage Base

Transportation Benefits

Wage Parity Benefits

 

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

2027

2026

HDHP Minimum Annual Deductible
Code 223(c)  
Self-Only$1,750$1,700
Family$3,500$3,400
HDHP Out-of-Pocket Maximum
Code 223(c)  
Self-Only$8,700$8,500
Family$17,400$17,000
HSA Maximum Contribution Limit
Code 223(b)  
Self-Only$4,500$4,400
Family$9,000$8,750
HSA Catch-Up Contribution Limit
Code 223(b)$1,000$1,000
Update note: 2027 limits published in IRS Revenue Procedure 2026-24 (June 2026). 
The $1,000 catch-up amount is statutory. Source: https://www.irs.gov/irb/2026-25_irb 

Qualified Small Employer HRA (QSEHRA)

2026

2025

Self-Only$6,450

$6,350

Family$13,100

$12,800

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

2027

2026

Excepted benefit HRA (EBHRA) $2,250$2,200
Individual coverage HRA (ICHRA) No limitNo limit
Integrated HRANo limitNo limit

Dependent Care Accounts (DCA)

2027

2026

Maximum DCA Amount Code 129 and 21  
Unless Married Filing Separately

$7,500 (per household)

$7,500 (per household)

If Married Filing Separately$3,750$3,750
Deemed Income of Spouse Incapable of Self-Care or Full-Time Student Code 129 and 21  
With 1 Qualifying Individual$250/mo$250/mo
With 2 or More Qualifying Individuals$500/mo$500/mo

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

2026

2025

Maximum Health FSA Salary Reductions
Code 125$3,400$3,300
Maximum Carryover to Next Plan Year
IRS Notice 2020-33$680$660

FICA Taxable Wage Base

2027 

2026

Social Security  
Maximum Taxable Earnings$192,300$184,500
Employer Tax Rate7.65%7.65%
Employee Tax Rate7.65%7.65%

Transportation Benefits

2026

2025

Parking
Code 132(f)
$340/mo$325/mo
Transit Passes & Vanpooling (combined)
Code 132(f)
$340/mo$325/mo

Wage Parity Benefits

2026

2025

Pre-Tax Parking Monthly Limit$340/mo  $325/mo
Pre-Tax Transit Monthly Limit$340/mo  $325/mo
Post-Tax Park /Transit Monthly LimitNoneNone
Cell Phone Monthly Limit$100/mo$100/mo

 

Important note: Plan limits may vary per company, check your company's plan documents for your specific plan limit.