SEP IRA Calculator

2026

Calculate maximum SEP IRA contribution for self-employed. 2026 limit: $72,000 or 25% of compensation.

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Contribution Amount

Max SEP Contribution

$20,000.00

Your Contribution

$20,000.00

Annual Tax Savings

$4,400.00

Balance at 65

$1,353,529.41

2026 SEP IRA Limits

  • Maximum contribution: $72,000
  • Effective self-employed rate: ~20% of net SE income
  • Your marginal tax rate: 22%

Contribution & Growth Summary

Annual Contribution$20,000.00
Years to Retirement25
Total Contributions$500,000.00
Investment Growth$853,529.41
Projected Balance at 65$1,353,529.41

Year-by-Year Projection

Age 40$21,400.00
Age 45$153,080.42
Age 50$337,769.03
Age 55$596,804.35
Age 60$960,114.78
Age 64$1,353,529.41

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