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Four High Deductible Health Plan Mistakes to Avoid

InterWest Insurance Services

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. Other voluntary benefits like critical illness insurance can fill in the gaps when employees have a high deductible.

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What is a deductible?

PeopleKeep

Have you ever heard the term deductible when it comes to health insurance but aren’t quite sure what it means? Understanding the concept of a deductible is crucial for effectively managing your medical finances and making informed decisions.

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Small business tax credits and deductions you should know about

Business Management Daily

Tax credits vs. tax deductions The end result of taking tax credits and tax deductions is basically the same: You will pay less tax. But there is a difference between the two: Tax deductions reduce your taxable income. Any item you take as a tax credit can’t be used again as a tax deduction. In 2023, this amount is $2.89

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What Are Pre-tax Deductions?

Patriot Software

Then you might be wondering when exactly you deduct the employee’s contributions—before or after taxes. For accurate withholding, understand what are pre-tax deductions. Do you need to withhold money from employee wages beyond taxes (e.g., garnishments or benefits)? Well, it depends. We’ve got […] READ MORE.

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Deducting Business Expenses: Separating Fact From Myth

Kollath CPA

When you’re filing your tax returns, what expenses can you deduct from business income? To start with, a business expense must be both ordinary and necessary to be deductible, according to the IRS. Deducting Business Expenses: Separating Fact From Myth. You must capitalize some costs rather than deduct them.

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A New Normal? Omnibus Bill Extends High Deductible Health Plan Telehealth Safe Harbor

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

provisions make some significant changes for retirement plans , but CAA 2023 also extends the telehealth plan safe harbor for high-deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) that were first introduced in the 2020 CARES Act. Generally, a participant must pay their HDHP’s deductible before the plan can cover medical services.

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What to do if your zero-deductible health plan goes away

PeopleKeep

One option that appeals to many employers is the zero-deductible health plan because it means the insurance company will start accepting claims from the very beginning. However, premium costs and deductibles are inversely related, so a plan with no or low deductibles means higher premiums.