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Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Jeri Hawthorne, CHRO at Aflac, breaks down the gap between employer-provided benefits and employees' needs.
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Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Jeri Hawthorne, CHRO at Aflac, breaks down the gap between employer-provided benefits and employees' needs.
HR Lineup
MAY 28, 2024
As we step into 2024, the landscape of employee benefits and perks is continuously evolving. Here, we delve into the top 10 employee perks programs for 2024, highlighting their unique features and benefits. Mental Health and Wellness Programs In 2024, mental health and wellness remain at the forefront of employee perks.
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HR Lineup
DECEMBER 1, 2023
As we step into 2024, the market is teeming with a variety of options, each vying to be the best solution for handling contractor payroll. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the top 10 contractor payroll software options for 2024, exploring their features, benefits, and what sets them apart.
HR Lineup
JUNE 9, 2024
Here, we explore the ten best employee database software in 2024, evaluating their features, benefits, and potential drawbacks to help you make an informed decision. It handles payroll calculations, tax deductions, and salary disbursements with accuracy and efficiency.
InterWest Insurance Services
DECEMBER 5, 2024
New guidance issued by the IRS expands the types of preventive care benefits that high-deductible health plans are required to cover with no out-of-pocket costs on the part of plan enrollees. The guidance, released in two notices — N-2024-71 and N-2024-75 , — can result in real savings for Americans.
WEX Inc.
MARCH 12, 2025
We’re getting closer to the deadline for filing for 2024. It also shows pre-tax contributions made to your account by you and your employer through payroll deductions. Its a little different from your W-2 because itll show any contributions not just those made through payroll deductions.
HR Lineup
APRIL 4, 2024
As we stand in 2024, it’s imperative to explore the dichotomy between automated payroll and manual payroll systems, understanding their respective merits, challenges, and the overall impact they have on businesses. Calculations, including taxes and deductions, are automated, reducing the potential for errors.
Money Talk
JUNE 13, 2024
With the 2023 tax filing deadline in the rear view mirror, now is a good time to look ahead to 2024 taxes that you will owe in April 2025. This post extends that discussion with a description of seven key steps to take to plan for your 2024 tax return due in 2025. The IRS withholding estimator can help make this calculations.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 17, 2023
Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (See Revenue Procedure 2023-23) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for 2024.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 9, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced (see Revenue Procedure 2024-25) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for 2025.
InterWest Insurance Services
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
years in 2024, up a year and a half since 2012. Also, due to the oversupply of used vehicles, pre-owned car prices have fallen 3.77% since February 2024. Between January 2019 and July 2024, the average first-party deductible grew by 47% in the U.S. The average age of U.S. vehicles hit a record 12.6
InterWest Insurance Services
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The percentage of employers who are covering new and trendy weight-loss drugs has risen in 2024, continuing a trend of increasing coverage despite the costs, according to a new survey. And, as costs continue rising on average 5.25% in 2024, employers are taking a number of steps to manage costs.
HR Lineup
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Any business requires the best payroll software 2024 to manage its employees’ payroll. It should also ensure that employees receive accurate information concerning their wages/salaries or any other deductions. If you are looking for top payroll software in 2024, we recommend them below. It is affordable, easy to use, and fun.
Money Talk
AUGUST 8, 2024
With less than five months remaining in 2024, now is the time to begin serious tax planning for your 2024 income tax return. Otherwise, you could overlook valuable tax deductions (e.g., Consider accelerating deductions (e.g., The advice also applies to taxpayers themselves.
WEX Inc.
MAY 17, 2023
Key takeaways - 2024 HSA contribution limits 2024 HSA contribution limits will increase to $4,150 and $8,300 for self-only and family HSAs, respectively. 2024 HDHP minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket limits also are increasing. Health savings account (HSA) contribution limits are on the rise again in 2024.
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.
Money Talk
APRIL 14, 2022
Here are 12 tax topics to consider: Itemized Deductions- Only about 10% of taxpayers can itemize since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect in 2018. Strategies to garner a tax benefit for charitable gifts to qualified charities include “bunching” deductions into one tax year and setting up and funding a donor advised fund.
WEX Inc.
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Employers’ contributions to employees’ HSAs are tax deductible. The post WEX celebrates HSA Day 2024 with resources for HR leaders, employees appeared first on WEX Inc. In addition, employees’ contributions to their own accounts reduce employers’ payroll taxes. It is not legal, tax, or investment advice.
Griffin Benefits
JUNE 7, 2023
On May 16, 2023, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2024. Eligible individuals with self-only HDHP coverage will be able to contribute $4,150 to their HSAs for 2024, up from $3,850 for 2023.
WEX Inc.
MAY 10, 2024
2025 HDHP minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket limits also are increasing. These are increases of $150 and $250, respectively, from 2024 HSA limits. These are increases of $150 and $250, respectively, from 2024 HSA limits. What are the 2024 and 2025 HSA contribution limits?
Flimp Communications
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The cost of healthcare and employer-sponsored health plans are on the rise in 2024. By helping employees recognize the value and quality of options such as high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), your HR team can maximize your benefits budget while boosting employee satisfaction with your plan offerings.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2023 (Public Law 117-328), extended certain key virtual care flexibilities instituted during the COVID-19 public health emergency through December 31, 2024. This includes the telehealth safe harbor for health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans. Read the […]
Best Money Moves
MARCH 11, 2024
The 4 best benefits in 2024, according to employees. Here are the 4 best benefits in 2024, according to employees. Here are the best benefits in 2024 based on input from real workers. Average healthcare premiums for American families increased 7% in 2024, according to research from KFF.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 2, 2024
There are a number of employment law changes coming into effect on 6 April 2024 that will impact SMEs the most. These new changes can be applied from holiday years starting on or after 1 April 2024. Employers are obligated to distribute tips to workers by the end of the subsequent month following their receipt.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for various employer-sponsored retirement and welfare plans for 2024. Most of the dollar limits that are subject to adjustment for cost-of-living increases will increase for 2024.
WEX Inc.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Nearly two-thirds of large employers provide their employees with the choice of a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and a traditional health plan, such as a preferred provider organization (PPO), during open enrollment. The IRS sets deductible limits that determine what is an HDHP. But there are high-deductible PPOs, as well.
Best Money Moves
DECEMBER 9, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, HR professionals are rethinking benefits strategy going into next year. In SHRMs 2024 Employee Benefit Survey, menopause benefits, gender-affirming care and lifestyle savings accounts are becoming benefits trends for the first time. All of these factors mean that employee needs are changing.
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. Seek professional advice as needed.
Money Talk
APRIL 11, 2024
The 2023 income tax filing deadline is only days away (April 15, 2024 in most of the U.S.). It will be a busy weekend for many taxpayers and tax preparers who are filing tax returns or tax filing extensions.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Employers, many of whom are in the midst of or have already completed open enrollment for […] The post IRS Announces 2024 Employee Benefit Plan Limits appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Money Talk
JANUARY 4, 2024
Tax Refund Adjustments - Sometimes people miss a tax credit, deduction, or adjustment and need to file an amended tax return. Best wishes for a healthy, wealthy, and happy 2024. There are also multi-vendor rewards programs like Rakuten and Ibotta. The IRS views these rewards as discounts and not income.
InterWest Insurance Services
JUNE 20, 2024
The IRS updates this amount annually, along with minimum deductibles as well as the out-of-pocket maximums for high-deductible health plans. They can put money into their HSA through pre-tax payroll deductions, deposits or transfers. for individual HSA plans. They are not taxed on withdrawals. Medical devices.
Sodexo Engage
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Cloned mariana.nunes Tue, 10/22/2024 - 17:21 Employee benefits and rewards Make an impact. Refurbished Tech and lifestyle-improving Salary Deduct Schemes. Refurbished Tech Scheme - Save up to 60% on refurbished devices - paid upfront or through salary deductions. NEW LP - Employee benefits and rewards. Make an impact.
Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Many employers offer payroll-deducted savings schemes for effortless saving. Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, comments; “Now is a great time for employees to review their financial situation and take action to make sure they are in control of their finances in 2024.”
WEX Inc.
JUNE 20, 2024
In this article we talk you through how to save money using bonus depreciation for vehicles you purchased in 2024 for your small or large business fleet. Tax deductions if you have a fleet of commercial vehicles Are you a small or large business owner with commercial vehicles, or a fleet manager?
InterWest Insurance Services
JANUARY 28, 2025
The average cost of an ER visit with insurance in 2024 was around$400-$650, with the typical copay after meeting the deductible being around $412 nationwide, based on US Department of Health information. But some visits can go into the thousands of dollars for serious cases.
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! There have been various laws and guidance impacting HDHPs and telehealth since 2020 and most recently, new legislation extended relief for 2023 and 2024 plan years.
Higginbotham
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
While not ideal for everyone, a high-deductible health plan can be very appealing to some workers, especially when it’s paired with a health savings account. Offering a high-deductible health plan as part of an employee benefits package, therefore, may be a strategic option for your organization.
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.
Empuls
AUGUST 27, 2024
In this all-encompassing guide, we look at the best available options concerning Employee Benefits Options in 2024, different types, and significance, along with best practices in designing a benefits package to suit the workforce's needs. FAQ’s What are the main types of employee benefits for 2024?
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).
InterWest Insurance Services
JUNE 13, 2024
Employer adoption of specialized accounts that they fund to help reimburse employees when they buy health insurance on their own is surging in 2024. Excess funds can be used to reimburse them for qualified medical expenses, including copays, coinsurance and deductibles, in addition to medications and some medical equipment.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JULY 5, 2023
Act requires participants who earned more than $145,000 in FICA wages in the prior year from their current employer to make all catch-up contributions on a Roth basis beginning in 2024. The SECURE 2.0 Payroll Challenges Plague Roth Catch-Up Contribution Implementation appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
JUNE 27, 2023
As a reminder, if an HDHP covers medical items and services before the participant satisfies the IRS minimum deductible (self-only or family), that coverage may disqualify the participant’s HSA contributions. Can an HDHP continue to provide pre-deductible coverage of COVID-19 testing and treatment without impacting HSA eligibility?
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