Money Talk

OCTOBER 27, 2022

While taxpayers have until the tax filing deadline in April 2023 to contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA) for 2022, many people prefer to make all of their current year tax-saving moves before year-end. IRAs are not an investment, per se, but, rather, a special classification for tax purposes.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 18, 2023

The year 2022 was chock full of news about inflation, with a year-to year Consumer Price Index increase of 9.1% Marginal Tax Brackets - Income ranges in the seven marginal tax brackets ranging from 10% to 37% are inflation-based. When bracket incomes rise, people may be taxed at lower tax rates. million in 2022).

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As the year winds down so, too, does your opportunity to take proactive steps to reduce 2023 income tax due in April 2024 and, perhaps, taxes due in future years as well. Below are some money-saving tax planning strategies to consider. tax-deferred retirement plan contributions and charitable gifting) are already accounted for.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Many are middle income taxpayers who diligently saved and invested for 4-5 decades in tax-advantaged plans. As I wrote in my book Flipping a Switch , some older adults must “plan for higher taxes in the future, especially when required minimum distributions (RMDs) kick in.” IRMAA surcharges. to $573.30 for Medicare Part B and $12.40

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As we close out 2021 and get ready to welcome 2022, it is a good time to consider the impact of indexes (a.k.a., In 2022, beneficiaries will receive a 5.9% a $59 increase for every $1,000 of benefits) in 2022. Income Tax Changes - Each year, income ranges for federal marginal tax brackets are indexed for inflation.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 3, 2023

Congress routinely showers small businesses with tax preferences. And now is the time to think about them, since the tax-filing deadlines for calendar-year corporate returns are fast approaching—March 15 for S corps and April 18 for C corps. But there is a difference between the two: Tax deductions reduce your taxable income.

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Money Talk

JUNE 28, 2023

Below are ten mid-year financial tweaks and tasks: Tax-Deferred Savings Tweak - Perhaps you will get a raise on July 1. Consider completing the paperwork needed to save more money from July to December in your employer’s tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The 2023 maximum pre-tax contribution is $3,050.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 10, 2022

The year 2022 is equally noteworthy for a “Great Unretirement” as millions of older workers who left jobs during the pandemic decided to come back into the labor force. 67 for workers born in 1960 or later), Social Security deducts $1 from benefits for every $2 earned above the annual limit ($19,560 in 2022).

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

MARCH 22, 2022

Effective April 1, 2022, high-deductible health plans can once again offer first-dollar coverage for telehealth and other remote services without making participants ineligible for health savings account (“HSA”) contributions. But there is no gap if the plan’s current plan year started before January 1, 2022.).

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JANUARY 31, 2023

provisions make some significant changes for retirement plans , but CAA 2023 also extends the telehealth plan safe harbor for high-deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) that were first introduced in the 2020 CARES Act. Generally, a participant must pay their HDHP’s deductible before the plan can cover medical services.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 19, 2022

Make Tax-Advantaged Gifts - Consider “bunching” charitable donations with other tax deductions (e.g., state income tax and local property tax) every so often (e.g., high income years) to exceed the standard deduction and benefit from itemizing. All of these will impact 2021 taxes that are due in April.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 7, 2023

The season for filing taxes is upon us once again. We're getting closer to the deadline for filing for 2022. We wanted to share a few tips and reminders about the health savings account (HSA) information you’ll need for your tax return. You'll need this form when filing your taxes.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As we enter 2022, there are a number of changes on the horizon that plan sponsors need to be aware of as they will affect group health plans as well as employees enrolled in those plans. Here’s a list of what to expect in 2022. For 2022, the affordability level will be 9.61% of their household income, down from 9.83% in 2021.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In December 2022, the U.S. Act of 2022 enables business leaders to: Deliver additional financial benefits to round out an organization’s compensation strategy Remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic labor market Win the war for talent In this blog, we’ll discuss: What the SECURE 2.0 The SECURE 2.0

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Money Talk

JUNE 29, 2022

We are almost at the halfway mark of 2022, which makes this a perfect time to assess your financial progress and take action over the next six months. In it, I urged a review of tax deductions/credits, tax withholding, budgeting/cash flow, flexible spending accounts, financial goal progress, and investment portfolio status.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 20, 2023

Deductible options The words “health”, “coverage”, “insurance”, and “deductible” were among the most frequent words to appear when participants were asked in our survey what was missing from their benefits. Specific responses included: “A lower deductible or copay options would be an improvement.” Deductibles are too high.

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PeopleKeep

MAY 19, 2021

A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account a family or individual can use to pay for qualified medical expenses. HSAs are paired with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and have annual contribution limits. Each year, the IRS adjusts the guidelines regarding HDHPs and HSA contribution limits.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 16, 2023

of Americans age 65+ were working in 2022. Tax on Social Security Benefits - Those who work and claim benefits will trigger taxes with a combined income above $25,000 (individuals) or $32,000 (married couples filing jointly). Continued FICA Tax - Like all workers, employed older adults must pay Social Security/ Medicare tax.

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BerniePortal

MAY 11, 2021

The IRS recently issued new 2022 contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA), which represent the total amount of tax-advantaged dollars that participants can deposit into these accounts.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 16, 2024

After enrollment in high-deductible health plans soared during the last decade, 2022 marked the first year that enrollment in these plans fell among American workers since 2013, according to a new report by ValuePenguin. workers signed up for HDHPs in 2022, compared to 56% in 2021.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 5, 2022

The two main selling points of retirement plans, back in the 1980s, were lowering your taxable income through pretax deductions and portability—you take your money wherever you went next. IRC § 132(a)(7) classifies as a tax-free fringe benefit the value of qualified retirement planning services provided to employees and their spouses.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 8, 2023

More employees are enrolling in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) each year, including more than half of U.S. HDHP vs. PPO deductible Nearly two-thirds of large employers provide their employees with the choice of an HDHP and a traditional health plan , such as a preferred provider organization (PPO). It is not legal or tax advice.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 6, 2024

After enrollment in high-deductible health plans soared during the last decade, 2022 marked the first year that enrollment in these plans fell among American workers since 2013, according to a new report by ValuePenguin. workers signed up for HDHPs in 2022, compared to 56% in 2021.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

They also cover the minimum deductibles that qualify programs as high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), which an HSA must be attached to under law. Every year, the employee must decide how much they want their employer to deduct (pre-tax) from their paycheck to set aside in their HSA. 7,750 for family coverage (up $450).

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 16, 2023

If you’re covered by an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan ), the IRS allows you to put as much as $3,650 per year (in 2022) into your health savings account (HSA). If you’re contributing to an HSA, and on a family HDHP, the maximum amount that you can contribute is $7,300 per year (in 2022).

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WEX Inc.

MAY 17, 2023

2024 HDHP minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket limits also are increasing. 2024 high-deductible health plan (HDHP) amounts and expense limits also increased. The 2024 HDHP minimum deductible is $1,600 for self-only coverage and $3,200 for family coverage. It is not legal or tax advice. With an HSA. Learn more!

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Money Talk

AUGUST 15, 2024

Example: The amount provided by mortgage interest deductions is three times that of housing subsidies. No taxes are owed on VA disability compensation and Veterans can receive both VA and Social Security disability. Financial Fraud - The top scam category in 2022 was imposter scams. Also, the U.S. PTSD, anxiety, depression).

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Patriot Software

AUGUST 29, 2022

This article has been updated to include 2022 tax information. As an employer, you must stay on top of your payroll responsibilities, including federal, state, and local taxes and deductions. What is […] READ MORE.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In 2022, the FOMC has been gradually increasing interest rates in incremental steps in an attempt to lower inflation. Dollar-cost averaging works best if investment deposits are “automated,” such as authorizing 401(k) plan payroll deductions or automatically debiting a bank account monthly for mutual fund share purchases.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 4, 2024

workers choosing high-deductible health plans has leveled off during the last two years, uptake has been growing rapidly among one segment of the working population: Gen Z employees. HDHPs feature higher deductibles and more out-of-pocket expenses in exchange for lower premiums upfront. While the number of U.S.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 12, 2022

The new limits were announced in conjunction with other changes, such as increases in the minimum deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket expenses for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). Individual plan: $3,850, up from $3,650 in 2022. Family plan: $7,750, up from $7,300 in 2022. HDHP minimum annual deductible.

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Best Money Moves

DECEMBER 9, 2024

One method of support employers are providing will come in the form of affordable deductibles. According to the report, 40% of large companies will offer a medical plan with a low or no deductible. According to Plan Adviser, interest in paid leave increased by about 15% from its figure in 2022.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

She did not gain online access to her pay slips until early 2022, nearly a year into her employment, when she discovered that despite not earning enough to meet the tax threshold, deductions had been made from her pay. Storrie’s P60 and pay slip put her gross earnings at below the personal allowance for the tax year.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Pre-tax benefits are growing in popularity amongst employers and employees alike. This is because they offer a great way to save on taxes while still being able to use funds for medical, dependent care, and other expenses. In the last year alone, we’ve learned a lot about pre-tax benefits and how to maximize their potential.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 29, 2021

Find details on the HSA 2022 contribution limits for individuals and families and HDHP requirements here! For employers and individuals currently in a plan set at or near the minimum deductible limits, you will need to make adjustments to ensure your plan remains HSA eligible. HDHP minimum deductible: $1,400*.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

If you sponsor a high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) and have been tracking telehealth relief, your head may be spinning and rightfully so! The relief allows, but does not require, HDHPs to provide telehealth and other remote care services on a pre-deductible basis without making participants health savings account (“HSA”) ineligible.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Whilst a workplace pension provides a savings vehicle for retirement, many organisations want to put in place a tax efficient savings option for those looking to save in general and build financial resilience. This will provide employees with a convenient, flexible and tax efficient way to invest.

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