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What Is an Employee Benefits Consultant and What Do They Do?

Fringe Benefit Analysts

Finding the best team members many times means offering a comprehensive package; however, it can be time-consuming and difficult to decide on the best plans, and then implement them, when it is not within the expertise or scope of a company’s current human resources (HR) department.

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3 major benefits challenges for HR and how to solve them

WEX Inc.

Cost containment With the increase of healthcare costs, cost containment strategies are essential for employers to maintain financial sustainability while providing comprehensive benefits to employees. It is not legal or tax advice. For legal or tax advice, you should consult your own legal counsel, tax and investment advisers.

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QSEHRAs and what they mean for your small business

WEX Inc.

A QSEHRA is a tax-advantaged benefits plan funded by the employer that employees can tap into to pay for eligible expenses. You and your employees both save money because your reimbursements of their expenses are tax-free. What are the challenges small businesses face with benefits? It is not legal or tax advice.

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What Are fringe benefits? Options, taxability, and other considerations.

Business Management Daily

Let’s talk about the different types of fringe benefits and how employers can make the most of them. Taxable vs. Non-taxable Benefits are always tax-deductible, aren’t they? Employees can be taxed on some high-value benefits when they are considered part of the employee’s compensation package.

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Federal tax reform: 5 HR must-dos for every business

Insperity

When federal tax reform happens, it makes headlines across all media, with the news of sweeping tax changes and how they impact businesses and individuals. Our nation’s first major tax reform in more than 30 years has spurred many business owners to spend hours with their CPAs and tax consultants over the past few months.

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Nourishing Productivity: How to Introduce Meal Allowance for Employees

Empuls

In a competitive job market, companies that offer comprehensive benefits packages, including meal allowances, are more likely to stand out and attract skilled professionals. Employers often reference the per diem rates established by tax authorities or industry standards to ensure fairness and compliance.

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PEO Solutions at Genesis HR

Genesis HR Solutions

Payroll and tax information. Benefit enrollment. Comprehensive Benefits. Benefits are a primary driver for many businesses to consider a PEO. You don’t have to make the HR decisions and do the leg work for every disparate benefit you want to offer—we take care of it all for you. Data management.