WEX Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

A flexible spending account (FSA) carryover is one way you can provide flexibility to employees who participate in these accounts. Read our blog posts on grace periods and run-out periods for the rest of the series. The employer determines the amount of the carryover (up to the IRS limit).

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 7, 2023

Sunscreen can cost as much as $40 a bottle, but did you know you can actually use your health savings account (HSA) or medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds on many SPF-related expenses? Sunscreen There’s a good chance you’re planning on spending some time in the sun over the next few months.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 9, 2023

A dependent care flexible spending account lets participants set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for dependent care. To be eligible for this type of FSA when offered through your employer, you and your spouse (if applicable) must be employed, or your spouse must be a full-time student or looking for work.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 2, 2024

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) are great tools for you and your employees to save money, and for your employees to prepare for potential medical expenses. For employers, HRAs or HSAs come with perks, including tax savings and increased employee retention. Subscribe to our blog.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 4, 2023

The IRS requires your flexible spending account (FSA) participants to submit documentation to prove their purchase was an eligible expense. Because of an FSA’s tax advantages, the IRS requires employers and employees to prove that FSA funds are only being spent on eligible expenses. Why is substantiation required?

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The plans benefit employers, as well. Since the pre-tax benefits aren’t subject to federal social security withholding taxes, employers don’t have to pay FICA or workers’ comp premiums on those payments. A cafeteria plan can save employers an average of almost $115 per participant in FICA payroll taxes.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

A flexible spending account (FSA) allows participants to save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental , vision and dependent care expenses incurred by you, your spouse, or your eligible dependents. FSAs are an employer-owned account , and the IRS sets limits on annual FSA contributions.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 7, 2023

The IRS’ use-or-lose rule governs flexible spending accounts (FSAs). A flexible spending account (FSA) is an employer-sponsored benefit that allows employees to set aside a portion of their pre-tax salary to pay for qualified medical expenses or dependent care expenses. What is a FSA?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 28, 2024

From flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to health savings accounts (HSAs) and commuter benefits, these options offer significant advantages if managed wisely. Know Your Pre-Tax Benefit Options Flexible spending accounts (FSAs): An FSA allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 20, 2023

If you’re an employer, is your in-house benefits administration team struggling to juggle the multitude of complexities behind running a successful benefits administration program? Luckily for you, we’re sharing our insights on the top four questions employers ask when considering outsourcing benefits administration.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a powerful tool for individuals and employers to save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. WEX receives compensation from some of the merchants identified in its blog posts. Download now!

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WEX Inc.

JULY 20, 2023

Nearly two-thirds of large employers offer their employees a choice between an HSA-eligible health plan (also known as a high-deductible health plan ) and a traditional health plan. Smaller employers may face challenges in providing these options, although participants have said they are interested in these health plan choices.

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Money Talk

MAY 18, 2022

In an earlier blog post , I described 12 tax planning topics for 2022. Ramp Up Retirement Savings - Consider increasing retirement savings in a tax-deferred employer retirement savings plan (e.g., Now that 2021 income tax season has been over for a month and the dust has settled, it is time to start some serious tax planning for 2022.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 11, 2021

We think it’s pretty obvious, but we LOVE Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Whether you’re an employer or a plan participant, we have the resources you need to succeed. Throughout the year we deliberately write about helping employees understand the plans that their employers have selected for them. March 15th.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 24, 2023

Often, employees feel confused about their benefits plans options, especially if their employer is using “complicated HR jargon” in their benefits messaging. Let’s explore tips on how employers can effectively communicate benefits messaging to employees in a way that’s relatable and easy to understand. It is not legal or tax advice.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Increasingly, employers are offering their employees both HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) and traditional health plans. If you rarely go to the doctor or would like to enroll in a health savings account (HSA) , an HSA-eligible health plan may be right for you! Open enrollment comes just once a year.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If you’ve never been asked if you would like to participate in an employee benefits account before, you might be asking yourself, “What are all these acronyms?” Click here for the first blog post in our series on choosing a health plan for the first time. Funds you or your employer contribute to your HSA can help with this.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

On November 9, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for certain health and welfare plan benefits, including those for health flexible spending arrangements and commuter benefit plans, among other important updates.

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WEX Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

And election of COBRA can affect your ability to use the reimbursement accounts in which you were participating prior to your COBRA eligibility. In this blog post, we outline some of the ways your ability to use your employee benefits changes when you elect COBRA. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 2, 2020

As we close out the decade, we look back at the most educational, news breaking blogs. From tax reform to how-to articles, here are the top 10 blogs from Benefit Resource: Check Your Balance. Turns out Health Reimbursement Accounts are confusing for employees and employers. Top 8 places to use your Health FSA.

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Qandle

JUNE 20, 2023

This includes employee details such as names, addresses, social security numbers, tax withholding information, bank account details for direct deposit, and any changes in employment status or compensation. Payroll Reconciliation: Before processing payroll, perform a thorough reconciliation of all payroll-related accounts.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 22, 2022

Employers fund these flexible benefit plans with funds that are deducted from their employees’ salaries on a pre-tax basis. Flexible spending account. Section 125 plans offer a number of tax-saving benefits for employers. Flexible spending accounts.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

Employers who take the time to educate employees will find a happier, stronger, and more productive workforce with an overall improved company culture. Depression alone results in 200 million lost workdays , costing employers up to 44 billion dollars. Check out our podcast episode: Mental Health & the Workplace or visit our blog.

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You can learn more about the election period extension, grace period extension, and second qualifying event/disability notifications announced through that notice in this blog post. You can learn more about the FSA and HRA run-out extension in this blog post. This flexibility was first provided as part of the 2020 CARES Act.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s important not to lose sight of that when developing content and communicating that you offer a health savings account (HSA) , flexible spending account (FSA) , or any other benefits. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. That’s what motivates your employees.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Pre-tax benefits are growing in popularity amongst employers and employees alike. Take a quick walk through the process of checking an account balance. Choosing between a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can be overwhelming. visit bri blog. learn more.

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Money Talk

JUNE 29, 2022

Last year, I wrote a blog post about mid-year financial check-up s for the OneOp Personal Finance team. 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).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2020

So, how will this affect tax advantaged accounts like Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts? In the coming years, it is likely that these accounts will incorporate wellness benefits. The net impact becomes a win-win for employees and employers.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The IRS has released the 2023 maximum contribution amounts for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. 7,750 for family coverage (up $450).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 21, 2019

” In the case of pre-tax benefits, we like to say “There’s a plan for that” Regardless of your benefits problem, by comparing Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, you can find the right plan to fit your needs. Problem: Increasing premiums.

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Empuls

JULY 11, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of employment, organizations are increasingly focusing on enhancing employee satisfaction and well-being. In this blog, we will discuss tax free or non taxable employee benefits. The primary purpose of this blog is to explore various tax free employee benefits and shed light on their advantages.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 16, 2021

The limit for dependent care flexible spending accounts has been stuck at $5,000 since the account’s inception in the 1980s. Assuming employers adopt the increased limit for dependent care, employees can take advantage of the new provision by logging into their personal accounts and updating their elections.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 3, 2023

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) are great tools for you and your employees to save money, and for your employees to prepare for potential medical expenses. For employers, HRAs or HSAs come with perks, including tax savings and increased employee retention. Subscribe to our blog.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Being able to differentiate yourselves as an employer by saying ‘Whatever is important to you (like your pets) is important to us too’ really helps employers to stand out,” said Moszer on our Benefits Buzz podcast. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. It is not legal or tax advice.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 12, 2023

Health saving accounts (HSAs) offer an excellent opportunity for participants to save money on healthcare expenses and for employers to support their employees’ wellness needs in a cost-efficient way. With employer-sponsored health plans, there’s fiduciary oversight. An article from SHRM says employers have to: File Form 5500s.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 26, 2022

Mental health issues have come to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic, spurring employers to expect their group health plans to do more for their workers in this area. The Centivo report found that: S. These are funded with deductions from the employees’ salaries before taxes are taken out.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 27, 2020

There were no changes to limits for the commuter accounts or medical flexible spending account. Employers must initiate a change. Find it here: 2020 Limits: Pre-tax accounts. 2020 Limits: Health savings accounts. The limits are effective for plan years that begin on/or after January 1, 2021.

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