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Ten Upsides of Inflation

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This includes Social Security recipients, retirees with COLA-adjusted pensions, and workers with COLAs stipulated in their job or union contracts. Standard Deduction - The amount of income taxpayers can shelter from income taxes rises with inflation (e.g., In January 2023, many online bank accounts are paying 3.30%+.

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Make the Most of Free Money

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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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How to implement flexible pension policies

Employee Benefits

Flexible pension policies can help employees shore up short-term financial wellbeing, while still saving for the future. In difficult periods, the ability to flexibly drop or pause pension contributions could be invaluable. One thing that might feel set in stone is pension contributions.

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Benefits on offer at Egress

Employee Benefits

The benefits on offer at Egress: Pensions Defined contribution pension scheme, with 5% employee contributions and 4% employer contributions. Employees have the option to add cover for a partner or dependents through salary deductions. Employees have the option to add cover for a partner or dependents through salary deductions.

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WEALTH at work launch NEW Corporate ISA

Employee Benefits

Whilst a workplace pension provides a savings vehicle for retirement, many organisations want to put in place a tax efficient savings option for those looking to save in general and build financial resilience. Contributions can also be made from maturing SAYE schemes to help protect from capital gains tax and ensure tax free growth.

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Tips to help employees take control of their finances in 2024

Employee Benefits

The Bank of England has also recently reported that nearly 5 million UK households are facing an average £2,900 increase in their annual mortgage payments. People should work out what exactly their income is each month and then check their bank statements to clarify what outgoings they have. million compared to the 7.8

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The A-Z of payroll outsourcing UK

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The definitive A-Z of payroll outsourcing in the UK A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | A: Auto-enrolment The process through which qualifying employees are automatically entered into workplace pension schemes. This is typically calculated through payroll software.

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