<prompt> Human: I understand there is an annual 17,500 contribution limit to my 401k. Two questions: this limit applies to contributions made between 4152013 and 4152014, correct? And only my personal contributions not my employers are factored into this contribution limit? Thanks.  <response>: Contribution periods for employee contributions to 401ks is over the calender year. For 2013 it would cover dates from 01012013 through 12312013. The IRS is OK with contribution that do no make it into your account by Dec 31 as long as the delay is administrative and the contribution was in the account as soon as administratively possible.Only employee contributions are considered in the 17,500 limit. Employer contributions are separate with another set of rules governing contribution dates and limits. 