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The short answer is that the maximum 401(k) deduction for an individual in 2017 is $24,000, but that doesn’t tell the entire story. Some of this amount has to do with the age of the account holder, and employers can boost your 401(k) contributions well beyond this amount. Here’s the maximum 401(k) contribution deduction for 2017 and what it could mean for you.