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Employee reminders for the 2019 tax year

BerniePortal

Trying to beat the tax time rush? Mid-January marks the start of tax season! Now's a good time for HR to advise employees to review paycheck withholdings and health care items. Along with the new W-4, the IRS has updated its online tax withholding estimator. Review Health Savings Account.

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4 HDHP trends you don't want to miss

WEX Inc.

HDHPs can actually be a great healthcare saving option for employees of all ages. Along with paying a lower premium, HDHPs offer financial opportunities that PPOs do not because employees can enroll in a health savings account (HSA) , but only if they’re also enrolled in an HSA-eligible HDHP.

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New tax filing deadline announced by the IRS

Benefit Resource Inc.

Tax time is no longer just April 15th. Recent guidance from the IRS delays the Federal tax filing deadline and Federal tax payment deadline. However, state deadlines and the impact on contributions to a Health Savings Account remain less clear. Tax payment deadline delayed. What are the details?

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Pre-Tax Benefits Explained Through Emojis ???????????

Benefit Resource Inc.

What is a pre-tax benefit account? A pre-tax benefit account allows you to set aside money from your paycheck before taxes to use for IRS-approved purchases. The items you can pay for through a pre-tax benefit account depends on which plan(s) you have. Health Savings Account.

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5 benefits trends to watch in 2020

Benefit Resource Inc.

Incorporating lifestyle components into pre-tax accounts. The buzz phrase “health and wellness” is currently widely used to reference services or products that take a more holistic approach to care. So, how will this affect tax advantaged accounts like Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts?

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Employers ‘Unwavering’ in Providing Group Health Benefits: Research

InterWest Insurance Services

The poll of 26 health benefits decision-makers at large firms, carried out by The Commonwealth Fund and the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), found that despite rising premium and health care costs, they felt obligated to offer health insurance instead of shunting employees to exchanges.

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Protect Your Family: Get a Flu Shot with Your Tax-Free FSA Funds

Benefit Resource Inc.

According to estimates taken between October 1, 2019 to January 25, 2020, there have been approximately: 19,000,000 – 26,000,000 flu-related illnesses. The post Protect Your Family: Get a Flu Shot with Your Tax-Free FSA Funds appeared first on BRI | Benefit Resource. 8,600,000 – 12,000,000 flu-related medical visits. Sources: [link].