The new 2013 contribution limits and related limits for retirement plans were released today.

Here is a Quick Summary:

Annual addition limit: $51,000 (formerly $50,000)

Salary deferral limit: $17,500 (formerly $17,000)

Maximum compensation to be considered: $255,000(formerly $250,000)

Compensation used to determine a Highly Compensated Employee: $115,000

Compensation used to determine a Key Employee: $165,000

Social Security taxable wage base: $113,700 (formerly $110,100)

The catch-up contribution limit remains the same at $5,500