The 2026 Roth Catch-Up Rule Hits Workers Over $145,000: 4 ETFs to Make the Most of It

Starting January 1, 2026, workers who earned more than $145,000 in FICA wages (Social Security wages, Box 3 of Form W-2) from their employer in the prior year can no longer make pre-tax catch-up contributions to their 401(k) or similar plan.