The 2009 Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contribution limit is

$16,500 (an increase of $1,000 from 2008).

Also, the 2009 TSP Catch-Up contribution limit is $5,500 (a $500 increase from

2008).

TSP maximum contribution limits are determined by the IRS and indexed by

inflation. They are adjusted annually in $500 increments.

Be sure to read the href="http://www.myfederalretirement.com/public/295.cfm">important

frequently ask questions about href="http://www.myfederalretirement.com/public/295.cfm">2009 TSP

contribution limits.

Source: irs.

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