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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

Chamber of Commerce, found that firms with 100 or more workers to whom they offer group health benefits gained from increased productivity, reduced direct medical costs (for self-insured firms), tax benefits and improved retention and recruitment.

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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. Government, “Any fringe benefit that is not specifically exempt from Social Security taxes counts as wages. Can Employers Deduct Fringe Benefits?

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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. Since the salary reductions are not received by the employee, they are not considered wages for income tax purposes. Set-up and tax implications. 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. Employees don’t pay taxes on this money, which means they save an amount equal to the taxes they would have paid on the money you set aside.

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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. Although most companies choose this option, it may be a costly decision, since employees will receive an extra paycheck, along with extra taxes withheld and extra benefits provided. Employees’ benefits deductions and allowances (e.g.,

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Leveraging employee financial wellness programs in your benefits strategy

Higginbotham

Offering retirement benefits also makes financial sense because they often come with tax incentives. 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.

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