Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If you’re wondering what the difference is between a Medical Flexible Spending Account (Medical FSA) and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA), you are not alone. Participants often do not understand that separate elections must be made for Medical and Dependent Care Accounts.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 28, 2024

Pre-tax benefits are a powerful tool for saving money and maximizing your income. From flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to health savings accounts (HSAs) and commuter benefits, these options offer significant advantages if managed wisely. This includes copayments, deductibles, prescriptions, and more.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), it’s time to reflect on the transformative impact this financial tool has had on healthcare and personal finance. Key Benefits of HSAs Tax Advantages: One of the main attractions of HSAs is their triple tax advantage.

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Stratus.HR

JUNE 11, 2021

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are growing more and more popular each year. Considering they have lower premiums and provide the ability to use pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket costs, what’s not to love? HSA as a Retirement Account.

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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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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Pre-tax benefits are growing in popularity amongst employers and employees alike. This is because they offer a great way to save on taxes while still being able to use funds for medical, dependent care, and other expenses. In the last year alone, we’ve learned a lot about pre-tax benefits and how to maximize their potential.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As health care costs continue rising and employees are being asked to shoulder more of the expense burden, you can help them by offering a tax-advantaged plan that allows them to save for medical expenses. Employees can save an average of 30% in federal, state and local taxes on items they already pay for out of pocket.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2024

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are two of the most effective instruments for optimizing health savings and financial flexibility for both employers and employees among the different components of a comprehensive benefits strategy.

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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. Since the salary reductions are not received by the employee, they are not considered wages for income tax purposes. Flexible spending account. Set-up and tax implications.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 19, 2022

Make Tax-Advantaged Gifts - Consider “bunching” charitable donations with other tax deductions (e.g., state income tax and local property tax) every so often (e.g., high income years) to exceed the standard deduction and benefit from itemizing. state income tax and local property tax) every so often (e.g.,

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? What is a medical flexible spending account (FSA)? A medical FSA is a tax-advantaged employee benefit that gives participants the opportunity to save on out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision eligible expenses.

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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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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

If you rarely require medical care and prefer to save on monthly premiums, a plan with a higher deductible and lower premiums might be suitable. On the other hand, if you anticipate regular medical visits, chronic conditions, or potential emergencies, a plan with lower deductibles and higher premiums may offer better cost protections.

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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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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Understanding HSAs The number of health savings accounts (HSAs) has doubled nationwide in the last seven years , as more Americans turn to these accounts as a way to save on healthcare costs and prepare for retirement. To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan).

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 12, 2024

When considering the three main types of health accounts (HRAs, HSAs and FSAs), it’s important to understand their pros and cons before deciding what to offer your employees. What are health accounts? These setups can often provide substantial tax benefits as well. This can reduce the income taxes that employees owe.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

One such way is by utilizing health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Health Savings Accounts allow employees (and employers) to contribute to a tax-free account to be used for eligible medical expenses. HSAs and FSAs also offer flexibility in how you use your funds.

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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! Miss out on learning opportunities.

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Stratus.HR

JANUARY 24, 2022

To do this, log into the Stratus System , click the green $ sign, go to Taxes (W2 Info), then click the blue Edit button. If you made any pre-tax contributions last year, your YTD earnings will not match Box 1 of your W-2. However, the wages shown in Box 1 of your W-2 is only the amount of earnings subject to federal taxes.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 6, 2019

Two of the most common options are a Dependent Care FSA or the child care tax credit. A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA) helps employees pay for eligible child care expenses by reducing taxable income through payroll deductions. The savings vary depending on which tax bracket an employee is in.

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Money Talk

JUNE 29, 2022

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

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CorpStrat

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

People are already struggling to pay for the insurance premiums but on top of that, they’re afraid deductibles, prescriptions, and co-insurance might push them into the red. This is money that employees can set aside to pay for out of pocket health care costs and they won’t be taxed on it. It’s no wonder that they’re struggling.

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Griffin Benefits

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Plus, the PEO may not be as cost-effective these days for your expanding payroll, or maybe it’s time for the tax credits to start accruing to your company instead of the PEO. Here are key considerations: TIMING AND THE TAX YEAR If you can terminate the PEO relationship at the start of the calendar year, great.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 20, 2022

Keep in mind that the ritual of choosing a benefits package is a brand-new experience for people who are new to the workforce, and you should prepare to educate new employees on how to effectively choose and use their new coverages, as well as all the details like premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 24, 2023

Nearly two-thirds of large employers provide their employees with the choice of a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and a traditional health plan, such as a preferred provider organization (PPO), during open enrollment. Pre-tax benefits savings Premiums aren’t the only way you can save on healthcare costs.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 26, 2022

workers are increasingly having difficulties in paying for health care, particularly due to high copays, deductibles and other health plan cost-sharing elements. It stressed two main points: High deductibles — The report found one of the main drivers of stress was high deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 20, 2023

While dusting, vacuuming, and packing away winter clothes may be on the top of your spring cleaning list, have you considered reviewing your eligible expenses and utilizing your Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? While doing your spring cleaning, don’t forget to look at your FSA.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

While health savings accounts have grown in popularity, you can only offer them to employees who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans. Employers fund these accounts, which reimburse your staff for qualified medical expenses and, in some cases, insurance premiums. It generally reimburses out-of-pocket medical expenses.

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 24, 2023

Just how important is an employee handbook? It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that, actual employees aside, it may be the most important part of your organization. Handbooks help manage your employees and keep your business compliant with the ever-growing list of employment rules and regulations.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Fortunately, since this shot is considered a medically necessary procedure, you can have the costs of getting it covered under one of your consumer spending accounts. Note that if you have a Limited Care Flexible Spending Account or a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, these accounts cannot be used to pay for the shot.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

An HSA is a special type of savings account. The owner of the account can use it to pay for qualified medical expenses. It can be funded on a pre-tax basis, and the owner can use the untaxed funds for qualified medical expenses. Unlike Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which are owned by employers, individuals own HSAs.

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WEX Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

Health Savings Account (HSA) HSAs are individually owned accounts, so your HSA will stay with you no matter whether or how you qualify for COBRA. You are still eligible to participate and contribute to an HSA while on COBRA as long as: You’re enrolled in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan ).

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Higginbotham

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) is a type of employer-sponsored account with funds that employees can access for certain wellness and lifestyle-related purposes. Alternatively, the employer may provide a special debit card that the employee can use to access the account. Why offer a Lifestyle Spending Account?

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 12, 2023

First, employees need to be covered by an HSA-eligible health plan, otherwise known as a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). They can’t be covered by any other health plan that would disqualify them from an HSA, such as a spouse’s plan or a medical flexible spending account (FSA). It is not legal or tax advice.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 1, 2023

” Although rising premium rates are an on-going challenge for employers, a primary (and popular) method to overcome this is to implement a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Overcoming the Challenge Implement an HDHP with Complementary Accounts A growing number of employers have implemented an HDHP as a choice for employees.

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Griffin Benefits

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The IRS has finally announced adjustments to 2023 contribution limits on various tax-advantaged health and dependent care spending accounts, retirement plans, and other employee benefits such as adoption assistance and transportation benefits. Dependent Care FSA Limits Stay Flat Again For 2023.

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Higginbotham

JUNE 14, 2022

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) have emerged as one solution. Flexible Spending Account vs. Health Savings Account. An FSA is a type of savings account that lets people pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses using tax-free dollars. Flexible Health Spending Account Rules.

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