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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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What is a statutory employee? Understanding the impact of worker classification

Higginbotham

A statutory employee is a worker who would be considered an independent contractor under common law rules but must be treated as an employee for certain tax purposes. Businesses are responsible for paying employment taxes and collecting payroll taxes for their employees. Some life insurance sales agents.

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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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Understanding Taxable Benefits In A Quick and Easy Way

Vantage Circle

This blog will cover everything you need to know while considering taxable benefits so that you don't get caught off guard when tax time rolls around. But some benefits need to be taxed and added to their income. Group life insurance premiums provided to employees over $50,000. Group-term life insurance coverage.

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Identifying the “Perks” on National Employee Benefits Day

Benefit Resource Inc.

These eight benefits provide an opportunity for over $30,000 of increased value to employees each year.*

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What Are fringe benefits? Options, taxability, and other considerations.

Business Management Daily

Taxable vs. Non-taxable Benefits are always tax-deductible, aren’t they? Employees can be taxed on some high-value benefits when they are considered part of the employee’s compensation package. These are small perks or gifts from employers that are so minor in value that it would be impractical to track them for tax purposes.

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What Are Fringe Benefits and Are They Taxable?

HR Digest

The plan’s popularity is also aided by the fact that the employers matching contributions to the plan are tax deductible, allowing both parties to make a useful contribution to the employee’s future. Government, “Any fringe benefit that is not specifically exempt from Social Security taxes counts as wages.

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