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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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2022

But, there’s one thing that doesn’t have to be scary this Halloween —your pre-tax benefits! Commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, dependent care, and health savings accounts are just a few of the great employee benefits available to help you save money and reduce stress. Source: IRS.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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. The tax savings are significant.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 3, 2023

If you’re in the 70% of people who have health-related goals for 2023, let’s take a look at how pre-tax benefits can help set goals and prioritize your health this year and beyond. Add In Pre-Tax Benefits. Plus, any interest earned on the account is tax free and the money is ALWAYS yours! Set SMART Goals.

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Flimp Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are amazing tools for addressing the triple pillars of modern anxiety: money, health, and uncertainty about the future. Their tax advantages and investment potential can help employees reduce healthcare costs, save for retirement, and maximize tax refunds.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

These plans allow workers to withhold a portion of their pre-tax salary to cover certain medical or childcare expenses. The benefits are free from federal and state income taxes, employees’ taxable income is reduced and that means that employers don’t have to pay FICA on those dollars.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If you’re wondering what the difference is between a Medical Flexible Spending Account (Medical FSA) and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA), you are not alone. Participants often do not understand that separate elections must be made for Medical and Dependent Care Accounts.

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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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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

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. FSAs are an employer-owned account , and the IRS sets limits on annual FSA contributions.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Birth of HSAs HSAs were created with the vision of empowering individuals to take control of their healthcare expenses while providing tax advantages. The idea was to combine a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a tax-advantaged savings account, allowing individuals to set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified medical expenses.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 2, 2024

For employers, HRAs or HSAs come with perks, including tax savings and increased employee retention. Health reimbursement arrangement An HRA is an employer-funded benefits plan that employees use to save pre-tax dollars on medical costs. Health savings account An HSA is a participant-owned account funded by you and/or your employees.

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Flimp Communications

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Will I get hit with a huge tax bill?” “How Here are a few email templates — yours for the taking and adapting — designed to improve employee financial wellness by answering three common questions about money, savings, and taxes: Should I consider a Roth 401(k)? How and when should I spend my HSA/FSA funds? Will I lose it all?”

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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.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? What is a medical flexible spending account (FSA)? A medical FSA is a tax-advantaged employee benefit that gives participants the opportunity to save on out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision eligible expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As health care costs continue rising and employees are being asked to shoulder more of the expense burden, you can help them by offering a tax-advantaged plan that allows them to save for medical expenses. Employees can save an average of 30% in federal, state and local taxes on items they already pay for out of pocket.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 14, 2022

We’re here to provide you with a short guide to help you understand the required tax documents for your pre-tax benefits. . A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a savings account that provides tax-free contributions and potential tax deductions for qualified medical expenses incurred by the holder.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 28, 2024

Pre-tax benefits are a powerful tool for saving money and maximizing your income. From flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to health savings accounts (HSAs) and commuter benefits, these options offer significant advantages if managed wisely. This includes copayments, deductibles, prescriptions, and more.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2024

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are two of the most effective instruments for optimizing health savings and financial flexibility for both employers and employees among the different components of a comprehensive benefits strategy.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 22, 2022

Employers fund these flexible benefit plans with funds that are deducted from their employees’ salaries on a pre-tax basis. Since the salary reductions are not received by the employee, they are not considered wages for income tax purposes. Flexible spending account. Set-up and tax implications.

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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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WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2024

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) allow your employees to use pre-tax dollars to cover eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, providing a tax-efficient way to manage medical costs and helping you and your employees save money. It is not legal or tax advice.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

If you rarely require medical care and prefer to save on monthly premiums, a plan with a higher deductible and lower premiums might be suitable. On the other hand, if you anticipate regular medical visits, chronic conditions, or potential emergencies, a plan with lower deductibles and higher premiums may offer better cost protections.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

If you rarely require medical care and prefer to save on monthly premiums, a plan with a higher deductible and lower premiums might be suitable. On the other hand, if you anticipate regular medical visits, chronic conditions, or potential emergencies, a plan with lower deductibles and higher premiums may offer better cost protections.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 15, 2024

“Health savings accounts are booming in popularity, with total assets eclipsing $123 billion in 2023 – nearly triple from just five years earlier – and yet they’re still widely misunderstood,” said Robert Deshaies, Chief Operating Officer of Benefits at WEX. Employers’ contributions to employees’ HSAs are tax deductible.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 6, 2019

Two of the most common options are a Dependent Care FSA or the child care tax credit. A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA) helps employees pay for eligible child care expenses by reducing taxable income through payroll deductions. The savings vary depending on which tax bracket an employee is in.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Understanding HSAs The number of health savings accounts (HSAs) has doubled nationwide in the last seven years , as more Americans turn to these accounts as a way to save on healthcare costs and prepare for retirement. To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

One such way is by utilizing health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Health Savings Accounts allow employees (and employers) to contribute to a tax-free account to be used for eligible medical expenses. HSAs and FSAs also offer flexibility in how you use your funds.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The IRS has released the 2023 maximum contribution amounts for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. 7,750 for family coverage (up $450).

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Increasingly, employers are offering their employees both HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) and traditional health plans. If you rarely go to the doctor or would like to enroll in a health savings account (HSA) , an HSA-eligible health plan may be right for you! Open enrollment comes just once a year.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Increasingly, employers are offering their employees both HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) and traditional health plans. If you rarely go to the doctor or would like to enroll in a health savings account (HSA) , an HSA-eligible health plan may be right for you! Open enrollment comes just once a year.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

OCTOBER 21, 2022

On October 18th, the IRS announced a slew of inflation adjustments for 2023, including to the annual contribution and carryover limits for healthcare flexible spending accounts and the monthly limit for qualified transportation fringe benefits. The new limits are set forth below. The new limits are set forth below.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 12, 2024

Health accounts or arrangements are designed to cover the costs of eligible health care services, typically including medical , vision and dental expenses. These setups can often provide substantial tax benefits as well. Taxes: Withdrawals are not typically subject to income tax, and contributions may be tax-free as well.

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Qandle

JUNE 20, 2023

This includes employee details such as names, addresses, social security numbers, tax withholding information, bank account details for direct deposit, and any changes in employment status or compensation. Payroll Reconciliation: Before processing payroll, perform a thorough reconciliation of all payroll-related accounts.

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Money Talk

JUNE 29, 2022

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. Last year, I wrote a blog post about mid-year financial check-up s for the OneOp Personal Finance team.

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CorpStrat

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

People are already struggling to pay for the insurance premiums but on top of that, they’re afraid deductibles, prescriptions, and co-insurance might push them into the red. This is money that employees can set aside to pay for out of pocket health care costs and they won’t be taxed on it. It’s no wonder that they’re struggling.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 24, 2023

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. Pre-tax benefits savings Premiums aren’t the only way you can save on healthcare costs.

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