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Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing

Money Talk

This phrase was designed to encourage investors to buy tax-free municipal bonds that provide a higher after-tax return than higher-yielding taxable bonds. In a more general way, the advertisement was also promoting the concept of tax-efficient investing. no tax for New Jersey residents on a New Jersey-issued bond).

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5 benefits trends to watch in 2020

Benefit Resource Inc.

Incorporating lifestyle components into pre-tax accounts. So, how will this affect tax advantaged accounts like Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts? Tools like HSA Bridge allows employees to pay for qualified expenses with tax-free money before their HSA balance has built up.

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Look into our Crystal Ball: The Future of Pre-tax Benefits

Benefit Resource Inc.

As we look into our crystal ball, the future of pre-tax benefits comes into view. We clearly aren’t fortune tellers, but maybe we can shed some light on the possible future of pre-tax benefits. Let’s assume all of the stars align and pre-tax benefit accounts become a pillar for legislative priorities. The Optimist.

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Enrolling in benefits creates a level of stress that’s scary

Benefit Resource Inc.

According to the 2017 Benefits Communication Survey from Jellyvision, almost half of employees report enrolling in benefits as “always very stressful” That’s scary. When it comes to pre-tax benefits specifically, we found three areas that are common culprits: Gaps in understanding of pre-tax benefits.

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Year-end checklist for HR

PeopleStrategy

If certain individuals received raises or promotions, make sure these changes are reflected in their current pay stubs as well as in tax documents and company records. Pay careful attention to overtime laws and tax filings for freelancers, contract workers and remote employees located outside the state in which your company is located.

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Executive benefit reimbursement plans

Higginbotham

According to the Commonwealth Fund , more than one in 20 Americans under the age of 64 spent at least $1,700 on out-of-pocket medical expenses in 2017. HRAs may sound like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), but there are key differences. The Tax Benefits of Health Reimbursement Arrangements.

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The intersection of health, technology and benefits

Benefit Resource Inc.

What can your tax-free health account get you this year? Diabetes equipment for staying on top of your blood sugar… Multiple diabetic supplies are available for purchase through your Flexible Spending Account. It was also listed as the #1 beauty breakthrough product of 2017 by Cosmo. More accurate monitoring.