WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Today, to commemorate National Health Savings Account Awareness Day (HSA Day) celebrated annually on October 15, WEX is highlighting available resources to help employers and employees better understand the impressive value of HSAs for both wellbeing and wallets. Employers’ contributions to employees’ HSAs are tax deductible.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether you’re looking to retire, advance your career, or prioritize your health, now is the perfect time to start planning your journey. 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.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 16, 2023

How much should I contribute to my health savings account (HSA) each month? If you’re covered by an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan ), the IRS allows you to put as much as $3,650 per year (in 2022) into your health savings account (HSA). What is an HSA?

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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.

OCTOBER 11, 2018

What is a pre-tax benefit account? A pre-tax benefit account allows you to set aside money from your paycheck before taxes to use for IRS-approved purchases. The items you can pay for through a pre-tax benefit account depends on which plan(s) you have. Health Savings Account.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

It’s the 19th birthday of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and they have been a game-changer in healthcare. They are one of the most powerful tools available to employers, employees, and their families when saving on healthcare costs. Tax Benefits Of An HSA For Employers. December 8th is a special day!

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Although most companies choose this option, it may be a costly decision, since employees will receive an extra paycheck, along with extra taxes withheld and extra benefits provided. This avoids the problem, but many payroll systems aren’t set up to deal with these fractions. Figure pay based on 52.143 weekly pay periods or 26.07

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WEX Inc.

JULY 24, 2023

And it’s a solution you might already be offering: the health savings account. These accounts provide another way for your employees to diversify their efforts to prepare for retirement. HSA contributions made through payroll are not subject to the 7.65% FICA tax. It is not legal, financial, or tax advice.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 20, 2024

The IRS has announced significantly higher health savings account contribution limits for 2025, with the amount increasing 3.6% The IRS updates this amount annually, along with minimum deductibles as well as the out-of-pocket maximums for high-deductible health plans. They are not taxed on withdrawals.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2024

To help you prepare, here is a breakdown of three common retirement accounts: an HSA vs. a 401(k) vs. an IRA. An HSA is … A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantage account that participants can pay for healthcare expenses, save for the future, and invest to build your savings.

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BerniePortal

JANUARY 22, 2020

Trying to beat the tax time rush? Mid-January marks the start of tax season! Now's a good time for HR to advise employees to review paycheck withholdings and health care items. Along with the new W-4, the IRS has updated its online tax withholding estimator. Review Health Savings Account.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Earlier in 2023, the IRS also announced the maximum contribution limits to health savings accounts, which are similar to FSAs, but they must be attached to a high-deductible health plan. An FSA must be funded exclusively through employer contributions or employee pre-tax contributions, or a combination of the two.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 20, 2019

Not all payroll deductions are created equal. Some people (although not many) may engage in a heated debate on the value of pre-tax deductions vs. post-tax deductions. Colleagues (even in our own organization) have asked “Why do we need post-tax deductions?” What is a pre-tax deduction?

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Patriot Software

AUGUST 30, 2022

An HSA, or health savings account, is a plan where individuals put aside pre-tax […] READ MORE. Common employee benefits can range from different insurance options to types of retirement plans. Some employees have the option of opening an HSA. What is an HSA? What is an HSA?

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WEX Inc.

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) offer a valuable tax-advantaged benefit, but the IRS use-or-lose rule can result in forfeited funds if employees dont use their balances by the deadline. HIPAA privacy and security Protecting employees’ health information is critical.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 20, 2019

If you are currently employed, there is one change you can make to start saving: Enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA). We’ll go over the three reasons why enrolling in an HSA might be the best option for you in order to save on health care expenses in retirement. The tax savings.

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Insperity

MAY 13, 2015

First and second time group health insurance buyers usually miss the opportunity to buy a health savings account (HSA)-qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Health Savings Accounts. The account holder (i.e., Earnings to an HSA from interest and investments are tax-free.

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Kollath CPA

JUNE 27, 2022

The Tax Implications of Closing A Business. Schedule SE (Form 1040), Self-Employment Tax, if you have net earnings of $400 or more from your business. File a final tax return and related forms. You’ll need to pay any final wages or compensation, making final federal tax deposits and reporting employment taxes.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 29, 2023

With that lower premium, employees can set aside additional funds into an attached health savings account, a tax-benefited vehicle that is funded through pre-tax payroll deductions. HSA funds can be used to reimburse for health care expenses, including those towards deductibles.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 6, 2021

Free Health Savings Account? Now, let’s assume those 100 employees contribute $2,000 a year each into their HSA through their pre-tax payroll deduction contributions. Based on the FICA tax rate of 7.65%, you’ll save $15,300. But is it really? Spoiler Alert: it’s not! Cost #2: Hide-and-seek.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 5, 2021

It includes extensions and expansions of payroll relief and another set of $600 checks payable to most taxpayers. The law also extends expiring tax provisions and everything that could be jammed into 5,593 pages of federal legislation three days before Christmas. Extensions of popular payroll tax provisions.

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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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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The 20th anniversary of health savings accounts (HSAs) marks a significant milestone for these accounts, which have empowered tens of millions of Americans to save for both immediate and future medical expenses. It is not legal or tax advice.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 3, 2023

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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Qandle

AUGUST 26, 2022

Applicants will be tracked, time off will be managed, the complicated leave will be managed, payroll will be managed, and performance reviews will be administered; all at the same time; and you will be able to create all of the most common reports with the information already neatly organized. Conveniently, it also prints checks right there.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 16, 2018

” 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?” What if you could choose the right pre-tax benefit accounts by answering four questions? What is the account? How do I save?

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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. Health FSA carryover limit. 401(k) plans.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

We understand it is a stressful time and are ready to make your year-end pre-tax benefits goals a reality. When using Benefit Resource for your pre-tax benefits administration, your Plan Highlights document is your basic employee playbook on pre-tax benefits. Adding a Health Savings Account is a strong and popular play.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Some are turning to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Although HSAs won’t work for everyone, the benefits of an HSA account make this an appealing option for some individuals. What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)? An HSA is a special type of savings account. HSAs are portable.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 8, 2023

The IRS has raised the maximum amount people can funnel into their health savings accounts by 7.8% The IRS updates this amount annually, along with minimum deductibles as well as the out-of-pocket maximums for high-deductible health plans. You are not taxed on withdrawals.

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Higginbotham

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As rising health care costs and inflation place pressure on both corporate and personal budgets, employers and workers alike are looking for ways to save money without sacrificing quality employee benefits. A Premium Only Plan is an option that may offer significant tax savings for all involved parties. Only $29.86

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JULY 23, 2019

Health Savings Accounts have many advantages, but there is still an air of misunderstanding around some of the main tenets of the account. The funds in a Health Savings Account automatically earn interest which accumulates tax-free. One such misunderstanding is the treatment of unused funds.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2024

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) allow your employees to use pre-tax dollars to cover eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, providing a tax-efficient way to manage medical costs and helping you and your employees save money. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Genesis HR Solutions

DECEMBER 5, 2019

We suggest looking for a partner that can provide large group access to the following benefits: Group health, dental, and vision. Health savings accounts. Payroll Processing. Don’t leave any of your payroll or tax information to chance. Unbundled, transparent payroll reporting. 401(k) options.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 6, 2023

Don’t forget about Specialty Accounts (Lifestyle Accounts) ! These eight benefits provide an opportunity for over $30,000 of increased value to employees each year.* These personalized benefits have become increasingly popular in the workplace.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 30, 2018

When it comes to pre-tax benefits specifically, we found three areas that are common culprits: Gaps in understanding of pre-tax benefits. Minimal integration of pre-tax benefits. Gaps in u nderstanding of pre-tax benefits. best practices for funding pre-tax accounts alongside a health plan.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 13, 2018

HSA is the acronym for health savings account; FSA is the acronym for flexible spending account. An easy, basic way to distinguish what each account is intended for is by focusing on what the letter “S” represents in each: savings and spending. What you need to know about health care FSAs.

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