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5 benefits trends to watch in 2020

Benefit Resource Inc.

So, how will this affect tax advantaged accounts like Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts? In the coming years, it is likely that these accounts will incorporate wellness benefits. Legislative activity has been stirring for each account and shows no signs of slowing.

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4 Big Employee Benefits Trends for Family Planning

Best Money Moves

More than 70 percent of employers offer dependent care flexible spending accounts. 10 Quick Highlights from SHRM’s 2018 Benefits Report. Fifteen percent of employers now offer 529 savings plans that help save for children’s higher education. Over 10 percent offer scholarships or paid tuition for employees’ children.

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Pre-tax terms: R is for “Rollover”

Benefit Resource Inc.

In this post, we’ll provide a bit of background about what the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) rollover option is and how it works. Let’s say you had an FSA in 2018 but you decided not to re-enroll for 2019. You just won’t have a new election amount to spend down as well.

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Year-end checklist for HR

PeopleStrategy

In 2018, the cap for employee contributions to health care flexible spending accounts will increase to $2,650 , according to the Society for Human Resource Management. You should also ensure that you understand any changes to the allowance of employer contributions to FSAs in 2018. Confirm annual budget.

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ACA Update: What You Need to Know This Fall

Winston Benefits

1095 C forms must be delivered to employees by January 31, 2018 and filed on paper with the IRS by February 28, 2018. Applicable Large Employers with 250 or more returns must file electronically by March 31, 2018. The phase-in era of reporting requirements is over and now is the time to start assembling your data.

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Top Blogs of the Decade

Benefit Resource Inc.

Across 2018 and 2019, the announcement of pre-tax limits held employees’ attention. What 2018 IRS Publication 15-B says about Commuter Benefits. From the FSAStore to Amazon, here are the best places to use up your Flexible Spending Account funds. So far, prices have held steady… Pre-tax limits.

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7 ways to use up your FSA money in 7 days

Benefit Resource Inc.

One of the most common employer-provided benefits is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). If you have an FSA, you know it’s a use-or-lose account and the “lose” time frame is approaching. (If If your company set the plan up to end on December 31, 2018). Need to use up your FSA money?