The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for the 2009 tax year.

There are several web sites you can visit for specific information on the new COLAs.

IRS.gov offers
• a full summary of COLAs
• a comprehensive list of COLA increases dating back to 1989

401khelpcenter.com provides
• a full summary of the new adjustments

For further information, please contact Jere Cowden, President/CEO of Cowden Associates, or Jim Bartoszewicz, President/CEO of Cowden Advisers. They can be reached at 412-394-9330 or toll-free at 888-889-9432.