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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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Do You Offer Group-term Life Insurance? Here’s What That Means for Taxes

Patriot Software

Company-sponsored life insurance is a pretty popular employee benefit. Thinking about offering group-term life insurance? Like any benefit, first understand employer tax responsibilities. Read on to learn: What is group-term life insurance? Is group-term life insurance taxable?

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What Workers Need to Know About Group Life Insurance

InterWest Insurance Services

Voluntary group life insurance is offered to employees as an optional benefit, and often employers will pay the small premium as an employee retention tool and to provide workers some peace of mind for their families. Internal Revenue Code Section 79 governs the taxation of this employer-provided life insurance.

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Annuity Myths and Facts

Money Talk

An annuity is a contract between an investor and a life insurance company. Annuities are sold by insurance agents, stock brokers, and other financial advisors. Look for an issuer that is highly rated by at least two insurance company rating firms (e.g., Best, Duff and Phelps, and Standard and Poor’s).

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Voluntary benefits: A guide for your first-time enrollees

WEX Inc.

Here are some prime examples: Supplemental life insurance : This benefit allows you to bolster your life insurance coverage, ensuring your loved ones are well taken care of in case of the unexpected. They can genuinely improve your quality of life. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Make the Most of Free Money

Money Talk

Free money does not have any work requirement, however, and is often income tax-free. 50% for a fifty cent per employee dollar saved match) and is taxed as ordinary income in retirement. Life Insurance - This is money transferred to a beneficiary via a deceased person’s life insurance policy.

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2022 Personal Finance Year in Review

Money Talk

Taxes - The average income tax refund in 2022 was $3,039, but some families with advanced child tax credits faced tax payments. Some states held sales tax holidays in response to high inflation. Homeowners insurance premiums increased by 12.1% on average and renters insurance premiums averaged $18 per month.

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