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WHEN SHOULD I EXPECT MY TAX FORMS? | What You Need to Know

Because Central Trust Company typically awaits receipt of your final tax information, we want you to be aware of when you will receive your yearly tax documents.

IMPORTANT TAX FILING DATES | Keeping You Prepared and On Time

Tax Filing Deadline | Tuesday, April 15, 2025

2024 RETIREMENT PLAN LIMITS | As Set by the Internal Revenue Service

For the 2024 tax year, the following are limits set by the IRS for contributions to your retirement plan(s).

The contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan is $23,000 for the 2024 tax year.

The limit on annual contributions to an IRA for the 2024 tax year is $7,000 ($6,500 in 2023, $6,000 from 2019 to 2022). The additional catch-up contribution limit for individuals aged 50 and over is not subject to an annual cost-of-living adjustment and remains at $1,000.

(Source: IRS.gov External Website Arrow)

2024 Tax Season Checklist

To prepare for the tax filing season, there are several things you should take into consideration.
Review our 2024 tax filing season checklist to plan accordingly.

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