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Looking Ahead to Your 2024 Tax Return

Money Talk

401(k) plan). Do Strategic Tax Planning- Explore tax planning strategies that may apply to your situation, such as bunching deductions, contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA), Roth IRA conversions, or utilizing tax-loss harvesting to offset capital gains. As a result, there will be an increase in tax rates (e.g.,

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Ten Upsides of Inflation

Money Talk

Not surprisingly, much of the news was negative; e.g., soaring prices for food, gas, utilities, cars, insurance, and more. 401(k)s) and IRAs are pegged to inflation. Standard Deduction - The amount of income taxpayers can shelter from income taxes rises with inflation (e.g., in June and a still-high 6.5% CPI at year-end.

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It’s Time for a Mid-Year Financial Check-Up

Money Talk

In it, I urged a review of tax deductions/credits, tax withholding, budgeting/cash flow, flexible spending accounts, financial goal progress, and investment portfolio status. 401(k) or 403(b) plan). Automated Payments Review - Payments for utilities (e.g., college faculty promoted to a higher rank).

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Post-Pandemic Financial Recovery Steps

Money Talk

Replenish Retirement Accounts - Consult with your employer HR department or plan custodian about steps to repay what you borrowed from a tax-deferred employer retirement savings plan such as a 401(k) or 403(b) plan. Examples include rent, utilities, mortgage payments, and student loan payments.

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Having a Baby? Use Your Pre-Tax Funds to Save

Benefit Resource Inc.

Fortunately, one great way to help with out-of-pocket costs is utilizing a Health Savings Account (HSA). Switch to a high-deductible health plan. Utilize your HSA and save what you can; you never know what’s going to happen, as we’ve learned these past two years. Let’s Start from the Beginning. Let’s Start from the Beginning.

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“Are You Willing?” The Million-Dollar Question for Top-Tier HR Professionals 

HR Professionals Magazine

The right broker will also help you consider whether to pay for robust pharmacy benefits and multi-tier copays when your employees may not utilize expensive drugs. Additionally, many employers and employees would not “buy down” their deductible if they knew the true cost of that deal. How are your broker’s math skills?

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Open enrollment checklist for employers

Business Management Daily

The survey results will help you prioritize the benefit changes or expansions that would be most impactful for your current employees so that you can utilize your benefits budget effectively. HSA funds can be used for prescription drugs, deductibles, copayments, and other covered health costs. They also cover dental care expenses.