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Flexible Spending Account Contribution Limit Climbs

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS recently announced that the annual contribution limit for flexible spending accounts will rise to $3,200 in 2024, up $150 from this year. Earlier in 2023, the IRS also announced the maximum contribution limits to health savings accounts, which are similar to FSAs, but they must be attached to a high-deductible health plan.

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From deductibles to wellness: Why benefits options matter

WEX Inc.

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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HSA vs. FSA: See how you’ll save with each

WEX Inc.

Participating in a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) is a great way to save money. You must be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) to be eligible, which lowers you insurance premiums. Traditional health plans typically have higher premiums but lower deductibles.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

In the second blog post in our three-part series to educate first-time participants, we walk through a few factors you should consider when choosing among employee benefits accounts for the first time. Click here for the first blog post in our series on choosing a health plan for the first time.

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Ten Tax Planning Tips for 2022

Money Talk

In an earlier blog post , I described 12 tax planning topics for 2022. Since there is no longer a non-itemizer’s charitable deduction in 2022 and only about 10% of tax filers itemize, you’ll probably have fewer receipts to save. Common filing methods include file folders, a large envelope, and a designated desk drawer. .

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Navigating HSA and FSA compliance: Key FAQs and common misconceptions

WEX Inc.

Health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are often misunderstood, despite their significant financial advantages. Contributions are tied to enrollment in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. It is not legal or tax advice.

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How does an FSA work for participants?

WEX Inc.

A flexible spending account (FSA) allows participants to save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental , vision and dependent care expenses incurred by you, your spouse, or your eligible dependents. Combination FSA, which is a limited FSA that converts into a medical FSA once the IRS deductible is met.