Tax Impact of 401(k) Catch-Up Changes in 2026

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I'm talking about the new rules for catch up contributions for higher earners over 50, going to effect in 2026: If you're participating in your 401k plan at work, if you're over 50, you're planning to maximize your contributions including the additional catch-up contribution, and you're going to make more than $145,000 in wages from your employer in 2025 - the rules for making catch up contributions are changing for you in 2026. 

I spent the last couple days explaining this in detail, so if you missed those episodes, be sure to go back and have a listen. 

Today, I'm talking about the tax implications of this change and how you can prepare for it if you're used to getting a tax deduction on your 401k contributions.