Increase in contribution limits for individuals without an employer retirement plan

(a)

In general

Section 219 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(h)

Special rules for individuals without an employer plan

For purposes of this section—(1)

In general

In the case of an applicable individual—(A)the deductible amount for purposes of subsection (b)(1)(A) is $12,000, and(B)the applicable amount for purposes of subsection (b)(5)(B)(i) is $3,000.(2)

Cost-of-living adjustment

(A)

In general

In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2022, the $12,000 amount under paragraph (1)(A) shall be increased by an amount equal to—(i)such dollar amount, multiplied by(ii)the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2021 for calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. (B)

Rounding rules

If any amount after adjustment under subparagraph (A) is not a multiple of $500, such amount shall be rounded to the next lower multiple of $500.(3)

Applicable individual

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term applicable individual with respect to any taxable year means any individual whose employer does not maintain a plan described in any clause of subsection (g)(5)(A) for such taxable year.

(b)

Coordination with Kay Bailey Hutchinson spousal IRA

Subparagraph (A) of section 219(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking (b)(1)(A) and inserting (b)(1)(A) (determined without regard to subsection (h)).(c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.