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Flexible Spending Account Contribution Limit Climbs

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS recently announced that the annual contribution limit for flexible spending accounts will rise to $3,200 in 2024, up $150 from this year. Also, employees will be able to carry over up to $640 next year into 2025 if they have funds left over in their account, if their employer allows it (it’s optional).

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Compare: Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Benefit Resource Inc.

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. Both a Medical and Dependent Care Account help you contain out of pocket expenses. Did You Know?

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Ten Tax Planning Tips for 2022

Money Talk

Now that 2021 income tax season has been over for a month and the dust has settled, it is time to start some serious tax planning for 2022. Planning now provides seven months to take action and/or implement changes to avoid a stressful “tax scramble” at the end of the year. assets that are taxed in different ways).

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6 things to know if you’re a first-time medical FSA participant

WEX Inc.

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? If you’re a first-time medical FSA participant, you may not be familiar with FSA definitions and rules. What is a medical flexible spending account (FSA)? They are employer-owned accounts.

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Your HSA, medical FSA, and dental expense eligibility for each

WEX Inc.

For those who have health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are opportunities to save money on these expenses. We answer a few common dental-related questions as it relates to your HSA or medical FSA. Can I use my HSA or medical FSA to pay for dental expenses?

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5 Pre-Tax Tools to Keep Your Stress Levels Low

Benefit Resource Inc.

Since April is Stress Awareness Month, we’ve highlighted five pre-tax benefit services and resources to keep your stress levels low and your health levels high. BONUS: ID Theft Services are comprehensive and can cover your bank accounts, medical IDs, social security numbers and even email addresses.

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Increase Your Financial Well-Being Through Medical Savings

Benefit Resource Inc.

The cost of healthcare can be daunting, especially for those who do not have adequate insurance coverage or savings to cover medical expenses. Fortunately, there are ways to increase your financial well-being through medical savings. One such way is by utilizing health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

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