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Workplace Emergency Savings: Limit Rises to $5,000 and Eligibility Expands.

This legislation doubles the maximum amount employees can save in pension-linked emergency savings accounts (ESAs), raising the limit from $2,500 to $5,000. It also broadens the eligibility criteria, making it easier for more workers to access these accounts and build a financial cushion for unexpected expenses. These changes take effect starting with the 2027 tax year.
Key points
The maximum contribution limit for workplace emergency savings accounts (ESAs) increases from $2,500 to $5,000.
Eligibility rules are relaxed, allowing more employees to participate, regardless of their full participation in the main retirement plan.
The new rules apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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Additional Information
Emergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025
Print number: S 3333
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]