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IRS Announces 2023 Increases to Health FSA and Transportation Fringe Benefit Limits

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

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. Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits. . The new limits are set forth below.

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What are employees supposed to do with their excess pretax deductions?

Business Management Daily

Transportation fringes. Tax relief for pretax contributions for transportation fringes—mass transit passes or employer-provided parking—wasn’t included in the IRS’ earlier guidance. Transportation fringes are treated a bit differently from other benefits employees can purchase with pretax deductions.

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Commuter Benefits: Everything You Need to Know

HR Lineup

With the rising costs of transportation and the increasing awareness of environmental sustainability, commuter benefits have become an essential consideration for both employers and employees. The primary goal of commuter benefits is to ease the financial burden of commuting and promote more sustainable and efficient modes of transportation.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan). HSA-eligible health plans typically have lower premiums but higher deductibles. Assess your ability to cover the deductible before choosing this plan.

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Guide to yacht insurance: Tips and coverage options

Higginbotham

Emergency towing and assistance coverage helps cover unexpected expenses for services like towing and fuel delivery, including battery replacement and transport to a repair facility. Select a higher deductible. Make sure to consult your insurance advisor before increasing your deductible. Consider seasonal insurance.

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Save on taxes: Bonus depreciation for business vehicle purchase

WEX Inc.

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? Rather than taking the traditional vehicle depreciation over time, business owners and fleet managers can now take immediate deductions during tax season.

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Tips for the Early Plan Year

Benefit Resource Inc.

This includes copayments, deductibles, prescriptions, and more. Health savings accounts (HSAs): HSAs are available to those with qualifying high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). Contributions to an HSA are tax-deductible, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are tax-free. Plus, the funds can roll over year after year.