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. Take Advantage of a Medical FSA. Plus, any interest earned on the account is tax free and the money is ALWAYS yours!

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 29, 2024

And did you know that a variety of fertility and infertility treatments are eligible for health savings account (HSA) and medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds? These benefits are designed to help people who are facing difficulties conceiving naturally and require medical assistance to achieve pregnancy.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Keep these factors in mind: Medical needs: Estimate your medical needs for the coming year. Do you anticipate regular doctor visits, ongoing prescriptions, or any planned medical procedures. Limited FSA as a savings account: Limited FSAs can also be used as a savings account for anticipated medical expenses.

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WEX Inc.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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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PeopleKeep

APRIL 30, 2020

What are Medical Reimbursement Plans? Medical reimbursement plans are IRS-approved health plans that allow for tax-free reimbursement for medical expenses. Medical reimbursement plans can be used alongside a group health insurance plan. Different Approaches to Medical Reimbursement Plans.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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. Let’s explore a few common vision-related questions as it relates to your HSA or medical FSA. It is not legal or tax advice.

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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. FSAs are Frightfully Easy.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

Employers fund these accounts, which reimburse your staff for qualified medical expenses and, in some cases, insurance premiums. You can claim a tax deduction for the funds you transfer to your employees’ HRAs, and the funds they withdraw from the accounts to reimburse for medical-related expenses are generally tax-free.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 9, 2020

As leadership teams evaluate small business health insurance options , many want to know how they can reimburse employees tax-free for medical expenses.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 31, 2022

Health and medical expenses are covered by a Flexible Spending Account or Medical FSA to promote general well-being. These accounts are used to cover health and medical expenses both for you and your dependents (usually children). Take advantage of your pre-tax benefits this year!

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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.

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 10, 2023

You might be surprised to learn that your health savings account (HSA) and medical flexible spending account (FSA) can help you save on purchases of a variety of back-to-school, expenses, including: Thermometers. Or watch our Benefits Buzz podcast episodes below to learn more about the basics of an HSA and medical FSA.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 29, 2023

And did you know that a variety of fertility and infertility treatments are eligible for health savings account (HSA) and medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds? These benefits are designed to help people who are facing difficulties conceiving naturally and require medical assistance to achieve pregnancy.

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WEX Inc.

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Medical flexible spending accounts (medical FSAs) are use-or-lose accounts. Remind them of your plan rules More than a year passes between the time your employees choose to participate in a medical FSA and the end of that FSA’s plan year. Does my medical FSA have a grace period ?

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 28, 2024

Testing shows whether or not your tax-advantaged plans are discriminating in favor of highly compensated employees or key employees. The IRS requires non-discrimination testing for employers who offer plans governed by Section 125 , which includes a flexible spending account (FSA). Why does non-discrimination testing matter?

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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.

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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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 7, 2023

Sunscreen can cost as much as $40 a bottle, but did you know you can actually use your health savings account (HSA) or medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds on many SPF-related expenses? Sunscreen There’s a good chance you’re planning on spending some time in the sun over the next few months.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 1, 2020

To avoid losing any of that pre-tax money to the use-it-or-lose-it rule, it’s important to plan your spending down to the last dollar. To help, we’ve put together a list of cheap eligible medical expenses that are always useful to have around the house. 15 Cheap Eligible Medical Expenses Under $15.

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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. Let’s explore a few common vision-related questions as it relates to your HSA or medical FSA. It is not legal or tax advice.

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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. Limited medical FSA, which covers eligible dental, vision and preventative care expenses.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 2, 2024

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) are great tools for you and your employees to save money, and for your employees to prepare for potential medical expenses. For employers, HRAs or HSAs come with perks, including tax savings and increased employee retention.

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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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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

The cost of healthcare can be daunting, especially for those who do not have adequate insurance coverage or savings to cover medical expenses. Fortunately, there are ways to increase your financial well-being through medical savings. One such way is by utilizing health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2024

After much consideration, you’ve made the wise decision to enroll in a pre-tax benefit plan. Depending on the setup of your pre-tax account, there may be a few ways to access funds. Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSAs are both governed by IRS Section 125. Additional questions?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 11, 2019

In this post, we’ll provide a bit of background about what the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) rollover option is and how it works. The FSA rollover option is offered by some employers to employees as a form of protection against losing funds in a Medical FSA. What is the FSA rollover option?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 14, 2019

The name alone – “pre- tax benefit accounts” – implies there might be tax implications. You might be surprised to learn there are no tax implications for most of these benefits. Use these simple tips as your tax guide to pre-tax benefit accounts. In fact, they might be the easiest account at tax-time.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 5, 2020

The CARES Act introduced new eligible items that you can purchase with funds from your pre-tax benefits accounts (FSAs, HSAs, and HRAs). Since the funds in these accounts are deducted from payroll pre-tax, you can save up to 40% on items that you already buy! Cold & Flu Medications. Anti-itch Medications.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

There are four major types of employee benefits many employers offer: medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Medical Insurance. Medical insurance is likely a no-brainer— it’s one of four major types of benefits most employers offer. Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

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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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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. While flexible spending accounts are typically associated with medical costs there are a couple of different types of FSAs. Medical Marijuana.

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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 7, 2023

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a powerful tool for individuals and employers to save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses. Illustrate how pre-tax contributions lead to significant savings over time, effectively reducing the impact on take-home pay. What you can do: Highlight the flexibility of FSAs.

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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. Surprising Eligible Medical Expenses Broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or above.

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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. The essence of what is reimbursable comes down to whether it’s a qualified medical expense.

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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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