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What are fringe benefits? What employers need to know

Insperity

What are fringe benefits? In common parlance, fringe benefits (a.k.a. perks or perquisites) are benefits you offer in addition to pay. The IRS’ Publication 15-B (2021) Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits defines a fringe benefit as “a form of pay for the performance of services.

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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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The impact of Dobbs on employer provided healthcare

Business Management Daily

Aside from transportation costs, tax-free reimbursements for employees’ medical travel are limited to $50 per person a day for lodging; meals aren’t included. Employees can use health savings accounts to cover the cost and you can contribute to those, too. However, HSAs must be paired with high-deductible health plans.

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Open enrollment checklist for employers

Business Management Daily

HSA benefit plans: A health savings account lets employees set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. HSA funds can be used for prescription drugs, deductibles, copayments, and other covered health costs. Submit all enrollment forms to benefits providers.

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Understanding the cost of employee benefits & what it means for your company

Genesis HR Solutions

How much of an employee’s salary is made up of benefits. Common Employee Benefits. Tax-preferred plans: Health flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, health reimbursement accounts, transportation accounts, and more. 401(k) and retirement plans.