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A New Normal? Omnibus Bill Extends High Deductible Health Plan Telehealth Safe Harbor

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“CAA 2023”), signed into law on December 29, introduced sweeping reforms to the employee benefits landscape. Not only do the CAA 2023’s “SECURE 2.0” Generally, a participant must pay their HDHP’s deductible before the plan can cover medical services.

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Individual Retirement Accounts: What You Need to Know

Money Talk

The 2023 income tax filing deadline is only days away (April 15, 2024 in most of the U.S.). The maximum contribution for traditional IRAs for 2023 was $6,500 for workers under age 50 and $7,500 for those age 50+. 401(k), 403(b), 457, or Thrift Savings Plan). There is no way out. tax bracket was over 90%.

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Ten Upsides of Inflation

Money Talk

Increased Savings Contribution Limits - Maximum limits for employer retirement plans (e.g., Standard Deduction - The amount of income taxpayers can shelter from income taxes rises with inflation (e.g., for couples filing jointly, the standard deduction is $27,700 in 2023 vs. $25,900 in 2022). million in 2022).

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Year-End Tax Moves to Save Money

Money Talk

As the year winds down so, too, does your opportunity to take proactive steps to reduce 2023 income tax due in April 2024 and, perhaps, taxes due in future years as well. Below are some money-saving tax planning strategies to consider. tax-deferred retirement plan contributions and charitable gifting) are already accounted for.

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New Laws for 2023 part II

InterWest Insurance Services

SB 216 will take effect in two phases: Starting July 1, 2023, the following contractors will be required to carry workers’ compensation coverage regardless of whether they have staff or not: Concrete (C-8 license), Heating and air conditioning (C-20), Asbestos abatement contractors (C-22), and. 9) Bereavement leave.

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2023 IRS Limits for HSA, FSA, 401k, HDHP, and More [Comprehensive Guide]

Griffin Benefits

The IRS has finally announced adjustments to 2023 contribution limits on various tax-advantaged health and dependent care spending accounts, retirement plans, and other employee benefits such as adoption assistance and transportation benefits. Employees can deposit an incremental $200 into their Health Care FSAs in 2023.

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IRA Basics for Retirement Savers

Money Talk

While taxpayers have until the tax filing deadline in April 2023 to contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA) for 2022, many people prefer to make all of their current year tax-saving moves before year-end. History - In the early 1980s, federal legislation created a tax-deductible IRA for anyone with earned income.