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IRS Releases Annual Increases to Health FSA and Transportation Fringe Benefit Limits for 2024

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

On November 9th, the IRS announced additional inflation adjustments for 2024, 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.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

Exploring HSAs and FSAs HSAs and medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) let you save money because the funds you contribute to them are pre-tax. Consider the following when evaluating these accounts: Tax benefit: Contributions to HSAs and FSAs are tax-deductible and reimbursements for qualified medical expenses are tax-free.

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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. . Health FSAs. .

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IRS Announces Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Health and Welfare Plans

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On October 18, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for certain account-based health and welfare plans (see Rev. The post IRS Announces Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Health and Welfare Plans appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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FSA eligible expenses — what purchases count?

Business Management Daily

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. Many people are surprised to learn how many everyday items are actually FSA eligible.

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Pre-Tax Benefits Don’t Have to be Scary

Benefit Resource Inc.

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. Commuting by public transportation can save you money on gas as well as wear and tear on your car. FSAs are Frightfully Easy.

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Health and Wellness Initiatives to Boost Employee Morale in the Winter Months

Benefit Resource Inc.

FSA and HSA: By taking advantage of programs like Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), employees can allocate a portion of their pre-tax earnings to cover essential health-related expenses.