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Financial and Lifestyle Insights- Part 3

Money Talk

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., Another tax-advantaged way to benefit from charitable gifts is to open a donor advised fund (DAF) with a major brokerage firm.

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Vision expenses piling up? Use your HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

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. For legal or tax advice, you should consult your own legal counsel, tax and investment advisers.

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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 accounts have a triple-tax advantage, meaning distributions for qualified medical expenses and investment returns are tax-free, and contributions are tax-deductible.

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What We’ve Learned About Pre-Tax Benefits This Year

Benefit Resource Inc.

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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Why FSA substantiation matters and what to look for

WEX Inc.

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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What is a dependent care FSA?

WEX Inc.

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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5 tips to help employees with FSA spend down

WEX Inc.

Medical flexible spending accounts (medical FSAs) are use-or-lose accounts. When your employees do need to substantiate a claim, it’s easy for them to upload documentation and check the status of a claim with their mobile app or online account. It is not legal or tax advice.