Money Talk

MAY 18, 2022

Since there is no longer a non-itemizer’s charitable deduction in 2022 and only about 10% of tax filers itemize, you’ll probably have fewer receipts to save. The 2022 standard deduction is $12,950 for individuals ($14,700 age 65+) and $25,900 for married filing jointly ($28,700 if both spouses are age 65+).

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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.

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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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The idea was to combine a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a tax-advantaged savings account, allowing individuals to set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified medical expenses. Contributions are tax-deductible, earnings grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-free.

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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 should be careful to not put too much into the account.

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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. Cafeteria plans are particularly good for participants who have regular expenses related to medical issues and childcare. Flexible spending account. Flexible spending accounts.

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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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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

Consider whether you typically have low or high medical expenses. 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. Learn more about HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) in our graphic below.

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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 31, 2022

Commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, dependent care, and health savings accounts are just a few of the great employee benefits available to help you save money and reduce stress. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) account allows you to have pre-tax deductions for certain medical and dependent care expenses.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Keep these factors in mind: Medical needs: Estimate your medical needs for the coming year. Do you anticipate regular doctor visits, ongoing prescriptions, or any planned medical procedures. 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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Money Talk

JANUARY 19, 2022

Make Tax-Advantaged Gifts - Consider “bunching” charitable donations with other tax deductions (e.g., high income years) to exceed the standard deduction and benefit from itemizing. Check Your FSA - Learn the rules for your flexible spending account (FSA).

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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? Unexpected medical costs are a major source of financial stress for many people, especially for emerging talent on your team.

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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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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their paycheck to use for medical or dependent care expenses. These funds are placed in an FSA account that employees can use to pay for eligible expenses. Copays, co-insurance, and deductibles for medical care.

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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)? This could include things like dental visits, eye exams, and even over-the-counter medications.

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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. Any unspent HSA funds will roll over from year to year, allowing you to build tax-free savings for future medical care.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 3, 2023

Pre-tax benefits give employees an opportunity to save money on qualifying medical expenses , such as doctor visits and prescriptions. Take Advantage of a Medical FSA. The money set aside in your FSA is deducted from your paycheck each month before taxes are taken out so you get an immediate tax savings on every dollar contributed.

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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. So if you go to Rite Aid and you buy toilet paper and cough medicine, it’s going to know which one can be deducted from your FSA and pay for it on that card.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 30, 2022

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. An HSA (Health Savings Account) is a great way to save up money tax-free for future medical expenses. DIFFERENT WAYS TO SPEND DEPENDENT CARE FUNDS.

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HR Professionals Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

High deductible health plans linked to health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) continue to gain popularity, with 64% of employers offering such plans, up from 61% in 2022. Group HRAs and medical FSAs have slightly decreased in popularity.

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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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Genesis HR Solutions

MAY 2, 2023

This cheat sheet explains several common human resource acronyms. 1099: A form that reports income from self employment earnings, interest and dividends, government payments, and more. TurboTax ) 401(k): Retirement plans named for the section of the tax code that governs them. (

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 24, 2023

Payroll deductions This item spells out each of the deductions the company withholds, including federal, state, and local taxes and other things, including voluntary deductions for benefits. An HSA can be used only if employees have a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

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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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Higginbotham

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Although Lifestyle Spending Accounts are not common in the U.S. yet, other types of employer-sponsored spending accounts are, such as Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are owned by the employer and function on a “use it or lose it” basis.

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Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2022

In the simplest terms, a medical expense reimbursement plan refunds employees for covered medical costs. Covering Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Medical Expenses. According to the Commonwealth Fund , more than one in 20 Americans under the age of 64 spent at least $1,700 on out-of-pocket medical expenses in 2017. 1, 2020).

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Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Coinsurance Meaning in Health Insurance Plans HealthCare.gov says coinsurance is a percentage of covered health care expenses that the policyholder must pay after meeting the deductible. However, the copay is usually a fixed fee – such as $15 per doctor visit – whereas coinsurance is a percentage of the medical expenses.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

There are four major types of employee benefits many employers offer: medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Medical Insurance. Medical insurance is likely a no-brainer— it’s one of four major types of benefits most employers offer. Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

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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: High turnover.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Hourly-paid nonexempts are impacted only to the extent of withholding and deductions. Employees’ benefits deductions and allowances (e.g., Savings bonds, United Way, creditor and child support garnishments, deductions for other outside groups and other voluntary deductions. Do nothing. Digging deeper. cash planning).

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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).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 14, 2022

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a savings account that provides tax-free contributions and potential tax deductions for qualified medical expenses incurred by the holder. Avoid this fee by logging into your account through BRIWEB and updating your statement preferences to receive electronic statements.

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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. 8,600,000 – 12,000,000 flu-related medical visits. Here are some ways to use your funds: For deductibles, coinsurance, and copays when visiting your doctor.

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Stratus.HR

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

If you’re planning your tax-sheltered income for 2021, the IRS did not increase the $2,750 limit you can contribute to a health Flexible Spending Account (FSA). However, health savings account (HSA) participants will be able to contribute a little more in 2021. What is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA or Flex Spending)?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With a pre-tax benefit, you’re able to deduct the cost of your benefits from your taxes before you calculate what you owe. There are several different types of pre-tax benefits that you may be eligible for, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Commuter Benefits.

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