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Should I Enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA?

Stratus.HR

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are growing more and more popular each year. Well, there’s a flipside of HDHPs and HSAs that includes a higher deductible and added out-of-pocket costs. HSA Bank Fees. Most banks that offer HSAs charge a one-time set-up fee, along with annual bank fees.

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Ten Upsides of Inflation

Money Talk

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). Higher Bank Account Interest - Yields on bank accounts rose in 2022 along with interest rate hikes made to quell inflation.

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What is a commercial deductible?

Higginbotham

A deductible is an amount that the insurer and insured have agreed to deduct from the value of a loss before the insurance company pays the remainder, up to the limits of a commercial property or liability insurance policy. Policy Limits Include the Deductible. Deductibles Help Insurers and Insureds.

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Mid-Year Financial Tweaks and Tasks

Money Talk

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., half of 1%) on savings and money market accounts, online banks now pay about 3.75% to 4.5%. The 2023 maximum pre-tax contribution is $3,050.

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Coping With the Aftermath of a Disaster

Money Talk

Of course, policy deductibles (e.g., $500) Store it away from home in a bank safe deposit box or cloud storage. All policies have very specific language about types of losses that are covered (e.g., hurricane damage) and those that are not (e.g., flood damage and business use of a home). 500) apply before any damage claims are paid.

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Make the Most of Free Money

Money Talk

Tax Refund Adjustments - Sometimes people miss a tax credit, deduction, or adjustment and need to file an amended tax return. Unclaimed Money - This is money held by state governments from a variety of sources including bank accounts, utility deposits, pension benefits, and insurance policies.

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Can Payroll Services Handle Direct Deposit?

Patriot Software

If you want to deposit your employees’ paychecks directly into their bank accounts, you need direct deposit. Payroll services calculate employees’ wages, taxes and deductions, and take-home pay. […] Read More Direct deposit is a convenient payment method for employees, who receive their paycheck quickly and securely on payday.