WEX Inc.

MAY 4, 2023

The IRS requires your flexible spending account (FSA) participants to submit documentation to prove their purchase was an eligible expense. Because of an FSA’s tax advantages, the IRS requires employers and employees to prove that FSA funds are only being spent on eligible expenses. Why is substantiation required?

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HR Lineup

MAY 11, 2023

Employers can choose from a range of pre-tax benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and other types of benefits. PeopleKeep also provides flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), and health savings accounts (HSAs) to help employees save money on healthcare expenses.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 9, 2023

A dependent care flexible spending account lets participants set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for dependent care. Contributing to this benefit reduces taxable income and spreads the benefits of pre-tax dollars throughout the year, helping you save 30 percent or more on your dependent care costs.

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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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HR Lineup

JULY 10, 2023

The platform automates the entire payroll process, from calculating earnings and deductions to generating pay stubs and tax forms. It simplifies the enrollment and management of employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible spending 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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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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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

However, for participants of health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are ways to alleviate the financial burden associated with vision-related costs. It is not legal or tax advice. Filing claims for vision expenses Medical FSAs do require claims to be submitted.

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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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WEX Inc.

MAY 31, 2023

For those who have health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are opportunities to save money on these expenses. It is not legal or tax advice. For legal or tax advice, you should consult your own legal counsel, tax and investment advisers.

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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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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In fact, staying on top of your health savings account (HSA) , flexible spending account (FSA) , or any other plan you signed up for throughout the year can pay off for you. Add dependents Your HSA or FSA may cover your dependents’ costs if the dependents are claimed on your tax return. It’s an expectation.

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 27, 2024

The IRS has issued a new bulletin, reminding Americans that funds in tax-advantaged medical savings accounts cannot be used to pay for general health and wellness expenses. If they are being reimbursed for non-medical items and services, they may run afoul of federal tax law.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 11, 2021

We think it’s pretty obvious, but we LOVE Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). With roughly 160 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)-related blogs on our site concentrating on eligibility, spending options, plan strategy, savings, and more…we cover it all! Don’t wait until December to spend your funds.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 12, 2019

This may be the shortest blog on pre-tax benefits you will ever read. We’re going to take 5 minutes to redefine 9 confusing pre-tax phrases used in pre-tax benefits. Pre-tax benefits. Pre-tax benefits are, in effect, a way to decrease your income before taxes so you pay less in taxes.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 30, 2020

Medical reimbursement plans are IRS-approved health plans that allow for tax-free reimbursement for medical expenses. Because the reimbursements occur pre-tax, employees and employers often save up to 50% in combined taxes on the cost of medical expenses. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Tax Treatment.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their paycheck to use for medical or dependent care expenses. These funds are placed in an FSA account that employees can use to pay for eligible expenses. Here is what you need to know to figure out if an expense is FSA eligible.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are employer-established accounts that allow you to put aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck into a special account to be used for eligible health or dependent care expenses. How to spend FSA funds. The patient does not have to be the employee.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 20, 2023

When things change at lightspeed, it is imperative to have team members who understand what you need to do to stay in compliance, but also develop a detailed plan to execute, predict and account for downstream impacts. It is not legal or tax advice. For legal or tax advice, you should consult your own counsel.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Flexible Spending Account (FSA). According to Healthcare.gov , a Flexible Spending Account (also known as a flexible spending arrangement) is a special account employees put money into that they use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. Health Savings Account (HSA).

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Money Talk

AUGUST 5, 2021

Also, cash-back and low-interest credit cards, pre-tax employer flexible spending accounts, negotiating (a.k.a., Ink-Conserving Printer Fonts - Select light versions of fonts before printing out documents. Take them out, heat them with a hair dryer, and gently shake them to see if any remaining ink can be saved. ¨

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 24, 2023

We suggest including it at the beginning of your handbook to make employees aware of the necessity of completing the document. Payroll deductions This item spells out each of the deductions the company withholds, including federal, state, and local taxes and other things, including voluntary deductions for benefits.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 10, 2024

What is a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)? First things first, let’s clarify what a dependent care flexible spending account actually is. The Power of Pre-Tax Dollars One of the most significant advantages of a DCFSA is the ability to use pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses.

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Insperity

APRIL 16, 2015

This allows the PEO to handle functions such as payroll, benefits, tax remittance and related government filings. They will see the PEO’s name on their paycheck and other documents, but will likely appreciate the greater depth and breadth of benefits offered as a result. I-9 requirements. EEO reporting and claim resolution.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 16, 2018

As kids, there were fun games that helped us make choices… In benefits, we are often presented with a 50 page document and told “Here you go. ” Too bad making your pre-tax benefit account decisions is not as easy as pointing and saying “Eenie meenie miney mo – Which account should I choose?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 18, 2018

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you know that every year during Open Enrollment (OE), you choose how much to put aside in the account, otherwise known as your election. Let’s be honest– one of the main reasons you enrolled in a pre-tax account was to save money. Estimating Tax Savings.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 2, 2019

My name is Jon and in these posts, I chronicle my adventures in saving with pre-tax accounts. Before I jump into the pre-tax plan element of this post, I want to make an announcement: I will be starting with a new company in June. The other is to avoid losing the existing funds in my pre-tax accounts. Limited FSA.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JULY 31, 2023

Amidst the excitement, many may not know that their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can be a valuable resource for purchasing back-to-school items. An FSA is a pre-tax benefit account offered by many employers as part of their benefits package. What is an FSA? How Does it Apply to Back-to-School Shopping?

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CorpStrat

JANUARY 17, 2023

The following commonly offered Employee Benefits are subject to these limits: High deductible health plans (HDHPs) and health savings accounts (HSAs). Health flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Health FSA pre-tax contribution limit. Employees’ elective deferrals to 401(k) plans, pre-tax and Roth.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

HSA benefit plans: A health savings account lets employees set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. FSA benefit plans: Flexible spending accounts also allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover qualified healthcare or dependent care expenses. Stay organized.

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Flimp Communications

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There are some things a new employee just needs to know, and written documents are often the most effective way to impart that essential information. Of course, these days, many, if not most, onboarding documents are digital, shared via email, web-based platforms, or mobile apps. Role-specific documents.

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PeopleStrategy

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

If certain individuals received raises or promotions, make sure these changes are reflected in their current pay stubs as well as in tax documents and company records. Annual, quarterly or holiday bonuses should also be accounted for. Verify compensation information for every employee in your organization.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are both incredibly valuable benefits to help employees use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical expenses. Did you know the purchase of adaptive equipment, including automobile modifications and even elevator installation may be eligible?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 25, 2023

There are many common misconceptions regarding election changes when it comes to pre-tax benefit accounts. In fact, just more than 1 in 3 people understand when an election change can occur for a health savings account. All changes must follow IRS guidelines and generally require supporting documentation of the event.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Your employer provided a benefit (aka: allowed you to set aside funds pre-tax). When you enrolled in the benefit, you agreed to follow the rules of the account and only use the funds for eligible expenses under the plan. The funds must then be imputed (or treated as income) and subject to payroll taxes. Why it happens.

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