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How HSAs can transform retirement planning and your common questions

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HSA contributions made through payroll are not subject to the 7.65% FICA tax. Withdrawals for HSA eligible medical expenses are tax-free. HSA funds can be invested , and earnings through investment accumulate tax-free. With an HSA, pre-tax payroll contributions are exempt from both income taxes and the 7.65% FICA tax.”

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Employers: Help Your Employees Avoid HSA Challenges

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1 That number is projected to keep growing as more employers offer high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) with HSAs. The federal government created HSAs in 2003 to provide individuals covered by high-deductible plans the opportunity to save tax-free money for healthcare expenses. 3 Ways Retirees Save Taxes with an HSA.