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Mid-Year Financial Tweaks and Tasks

Money Talk

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Tweak - Like HSAs, you know your health care spending so far. Use this information to adjust payroll deductions for a health care FSA (up or down). Savings Account Refresh - While “brick and mortar” banks pay less than 0.05% (i.e.,

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What are The Pre-Payroll activities? A detailed overview

Qandle

Pre-payroll activities refer to the tasks and processes that need to be completed before running the actual payroll for employees. Here is a detailed overview of pre-payroll activities: Data Collection: The first step in pre-payroll activities is collecting all the necessary data related to employees.

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Are There Tax Documents for Your Pre-Tax Benefits?

Benefit Resource Inc.

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a savings account that provides tax-free contributions and potential tax deductions for qualified medical expenses incurred by the holder. Keep in mind all bank-related HSA tax docs can be accessed online once made available by the custodial bank. For BRI Customers.

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The benefits of an HSA account

Higginbotham

Unlike Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which are owned by employers, individuals own HSAs. To contribute to an HSA, you must enroll in a high-deductible health plan. In 2022, Healthcare.gov says a high-deductible plan has a deductible of at least $1,400 for individual coverage and $2,800 for family coverage.

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How to leverage a Lifestyle Spending Account in your benefits strategy

Higginbotham

Although Lifestyle Spending Accounts are not common in the U.S. yet, other types of employer-sponsored spending accounts are, such as Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are owned by the employer and function on a “use it or lose it” basis.

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How do FSAs work? Understanding FSA programs

Higginbotham

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) have emerged as one solution. Flexible Spending Account vs. Health Savings Account. An FSA is a type of savings account that lets people pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses using tax-free dollars. Only for Use with High Deductible Health Plans.

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Eenie meenie miney mo – Which account should I choose?

Benefit Resource Inc.

A Medical Flexible Spending Account (Medical FSA) allows you to use tax-free money to pay for your family’s medical expenses. You then have access to the full election on the first day of the plan and conveniently pay it back through regular payroll deductions. Health Savings Account. You own the account.