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A Comprehensive Guide to Payroll Taxes Paid by Employers

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Payroll taxes are a crucial aspect of every employer’s financial responsibilities. These taxes are collected to fund various government programs and benefits, including Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance. These withheld taxes are then remitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a regular basis.

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The Harmony of Health and Wealth with HSAs

Benefit Resource Inc.

Beyond being a traditional healthcare benefit, HSAs provide a win-win situation for both employers and employees. Understanding HSAs Health Savings Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts designed to help individuals and families with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) cover medical expenses.

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Navigating HSAs and the Health, Wealth, and Wellness Triangle

Benefit Resource Inc.

Healthy employees are not only happier and more productive but also contribute to lower healthcare costs for both themselves and their employers. HSAs enable employees to save pre-tax dollars for qualified medical expenses, including deductibles, copayments, and other out-of-pocket costs.

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The 4 Best Benefits in 2024, According to Employees

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The study from Forbes Advisor shows that 67% of employees and 68% of employers believe healthcare to be the most important benefit. Healthcare benefits can be wide-ranging, but usually include some sort of insurance package that helps make medical costs more affordable for employees.

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How to tell if your HDHP is HSA-qualified

PeopleKeep

Employers offering a high deductible health plan (HDHP) have several ways to offset the higher out-of-pocket costs and make the benefit more meaningful for employees. One way is to offer a health savings account (HSA) alongside the HDHP. So how do you know if your HDHP is HSA-qualified?

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7 Employee Benefit Trends that are Set to Dominate in 2024

Empuls

Corporate wellness programs will impact physical wellbeing  Beyond traditional healthcare benefits, employers are increasingly recognizing the need to invest in comprehensive corporate wellness programs. These plans often provide employees with more control over their healthcare expenses and offer tax advantages.

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Buyer’s guide to healthcare trusts

Employee Benefits

Credit: everydayplus/shutterstock What are healthcare trusts? Healthcare trusts enable employers to provide self-funded medical cover to employees. Unlike private medical insurance (PMI), healthcare benefits are paid for from a trust fund, set up with trust rules. Are there any tax or legal issues?