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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. Also, employees will be able to carry over up to $640 next year into 2025 if they have funds left over in their account, if their employer allows it (it’s optional).

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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. Health savings account An HSA is an individually owned benefits plan funded by you or your employer that lets you save on purchases of eligible expenses. Question: When do I need access to my funds?

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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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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

If you’ve never been asked if you would like to participate in an employee benefits account before, you might be asking yourself, “What are all these acronyms?” Click here for the first blog post in our series on choosing a health plan for the first time. HSA-eligible health plans typically have lower premiums but higher deductibles.

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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. It’s time to clarify the ins and outs of these tax-saving healthcare accounts and answer some HSA and FSA FAQs. It is not legal or tax advice.

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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. Health savings account An HSA is an individually owned benefits plan funded by you or your employer that lets you save on purchases of eligible expenses. When do I need access to my funds?

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