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Ten Tax Planning Tips for 2022

Money Talk

Now that 2021 income tax season has been over for a month and the dust has settled, it is time to start some serious tax planning for 2022. Planning now provides seven months to take action and/or implement changes to avoid a stressful “tax scramble” at the end of the year. 401(k), 403(b), and traditional IRA).

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Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing

Money Talk

This phrase was designed to encourage investors to buy tax-free municipal bonds that provide a higher after-tax return than higher-yielding taxable bonds. In a more general way, the advertisement was also promoting the concept of tax-efficient investing. no tax for New Jersey residents on a New Jersey-issued bond).

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From deductibles to wellness: Why benefits options matter

WEX Inc.

Deductible options The words “health”, “coverage”, “insurance”, and “deductible” were among the most frequent words to appear when participants were asked in our survey what was missing from their benefits. Specific responses included: “A lower deductible or copay options would be an improvement.” Deductibles are too high.

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Mid-Year Financial Tweaks and Tasks

Money Talk

Below are ten mid-year financial tweaks and tasks: Tax-Deferred Savings Tweak - Perhaps you will get a raise on July 1. Consider completing the paperwork needed to save more money from July to December in your employer’s tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The 2023 maximum pre-tax contribution is $3,050.

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FSA-HSA Contribution Limits For 2022

Stratus.HR

‘Tis the season to make and finalize FSA contributions for the 2022 plan year. If you’d like to tax-shelter a portion of your income for 2022, please see the increased contribution amounts below for both Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) participants. Stratus.hr What is Health FSA?

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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. You must be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) to be eligible, which lowers you insurance premiums. You won’t need to pay Social Security or Medicare tax on the funds going into the FSA.

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2022 Health Insurance Outlook, Changes

InterWest Insurance Services

As we enter 2022, there are a number of changes on the horizon that plan sponsors need to be aware of as they will affect group health plans as well as employees enrolled in those plans. Here’s a list of what to expect in 2022. For 2022, the affordability level will be 9.61% of their household income, down from 9.83% in 2021.