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Introduction to 401(k)s for small businesses

Business Management Daily

Setting up a 401(k) for employees can be a daunting task for small business owners. 401(k)s allow employees to set aside a percentage of their salary to plan for their future retirement. 401(k)s allow employees to set aside a percentage of their salary to plan for their future retirement. What is a 401(k)?

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Study Pegs Group Benefits Return on Investment at 47%

InterWest Insurance Services

Tax benefits (23% of ROI) Employers that offer group health benefits receive both federal and state income tax deductions, reducing their overall tax bills. In addition, workers who maintain their health and have access to a health plan or wellness program when they need one are less sick, and hence more productive at work.

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What Are Fringe Benefits and Are They Taxable?

HR Digest

401(k) as a Fringe Benefit The very popular 401(k) is also a fringe benefit as employers can choose to assist employees with their retirement planning. Can Employers Deduct Fringe Benefits? Again, whether a benefit is fully deductible or not depends on the IRS and the limitations that have been set.

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Flexible Benefit Plans Give Employees More Options

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers fund these flexible benefit plans with funds that are deducted from their employees’ salaries on a pre-tax basis. Options can include: Health insurance, Voluntary benefits premiums (like vision and dental), Life insurance, 401(k), and. Flexible spending account.

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16+ types of employee benefits you should consider

Genesis HR Solutions

There are four major types of employee benefits many employers offer: medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Medical Insurance. Using untaxed dollars in an HSA to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses can lower overall health care costs.

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Leap year! How to handle 27 biweekly payrolls in 2020

Business Management Daily

Hourly-paid nonexempts are impacted only to the extent of withholding and deductions. Employees’ benefits deductions and allowances (e.g., Savings bonds, United Way, creditor and child support garnishments, deductions for other outside groups and other voluntary deductions. Do nothing. Digging deeper. cash planning).

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Leveraging employee financial wellness programs in your benefits strategy

Higginbotham

A 401(k) plan is a popular example of a defined contribution plan. Plus, employers can require workers to pay some or all the premium costs through payroll deductions. Life insurance is a staple of financial preparedness. Disability insurance is another important product for financial health.

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