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New HSA, FSA, 401(k) Contribution Levels Set

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS has released the 2023 maximum contribution amounts for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. Retirement plan maximums.

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HSA vs. FSA: See how you’ll save with each

WEX Inc.

Participating in a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) is a great way to save money. Health savings account An HSA is an individually owned benefits plan funded by you or your employer that lets you save on purchases of eligible expenses.

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Spread the Word About Additional HSA Contributions

InterWest Insurance Services

If you have staff with health savings accounts, they still have until April 15 to make additional contributions to their accounts if they want to reduce their tax bills for last year. HSAs allow your employees to put away funds to pay for future medical expenses.

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Miscellaneous Nuggets From Conferences Past

Money Talk

Methods include webinars, podcasts, blogs, television and radio shows, print media, websites, and more. Health Savings Accounts - One study found that the tax savings on many employees’ contributions to a health savings account (HSA) increases wealth by more than an employer match on the same employees’ 401(k) contributions.

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Learn the dos and don’ts of open enrollment

WEX Inc.

Increasingly, employers are offering their employees both HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) and traditional health plans. If you rarely go to the doctor or would like to enroll in a health savings account (HSA) , an HSA-eligible health plan may be right for you!

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Worker Enrollment in HDHPs falls

InterWest Insurance Services

It can create bad feelings if staff think their health plan offers little coverage thanks to a high deductible that they never reach. It hurts even more if they haven’t funded their health savings account (HSA), which often happens. Employers can also contribute to the account.

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Ten Tax Planning Tips for 2022

Money Talk

In an earlier blog post , I described 12 tax planning topics for 2022. Ramp Up Retirement Savings - Consider increasing retirement savings in a tax-deferred employer retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k), 403(b), and traditional IRA). Saving even 1% more of pay can make a difference in later life.

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