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Is relocation reimbursement taxable? How to assess tax liability for employee relocation

Business Management Daily

Expenses that could previously be deducted on an employee’s tax return may no longer qualify, and relocation benefits that previously could be paid out without counting towards a taxpayer’s income may now result in higher tax liabilities. Can employees deduct their moving expenses? What is a relocation reimbursement?

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Top Tax Tips for France

Global People Strategist

France is one of the most highly taxed countries in the world. In fact, France achieved the title of the highest taxed county in the European Union in 2017 and 2018. France is a welfare state, so naturally, it needs funds (to offer amenities and benefits) that are paid by the taxes of its French residents. Income tax.

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How much should I contribute to my HSA?

WEX Inc.

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). With an HSA, you experience a triple-tax advantage : Contributions are tax-free, earnings are tax-free, and withdrawals for eligible expenses are tax-free.

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Employment laws to watch in 2018

Insperity

Employment laws continue to evolve, and 2018 will usher in some big changes in two of our most populous states, California and New York. The HR world is abuzz with all the implications of implementing New York state’s paid family leave legislation and California’s ban-the-box law, both of which went into effect January 2018.

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Does Your W-2 Look Wrong? It Could Be This…

Stratus.HR

To do this, log into the Stratus System , click the green $ sign, go to Taxes (W2 Info), then click the blue Edit button. If you made any pre-tax contributions last year, your YTD earnings will not match Box 1 of your W-2. However, the wages shown in Box 1 of your W-2 is only the amount of earnings subject to federal taxes.

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Trends to watch for in 2020 at the IRS

Business Management Daily

Most deal with implementing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Guidance on the definition of “qualifying relative” for individual income tax purposes. Employees may account for tax dependents in Step 3 of the 2020 W-4. Regulations on deducting employees’ meal expenses. A BIT MORE THAN IT CAN CHEW?

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How will you cover health care expenses in retirement?

Benefit Resource Inc.

Households released in May 2018. The tax savings. It will help you save on taxes and on health expenses. An HSA is a tax-free benefit. The money comes out of your paycheck before taxes, similar to a 401(k) and health insurance. Because your gross income (your income before taxes) is reduced, you pay less in taxes.

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