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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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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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Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing

Money Talk

This phrase was designed to encourage investors to buy tax-free municipal bonds that provide a higher after-tax return than higher-yielding taxable bonds. In a more general way, the advertisement was also promoting the concept of tax-efficient investing. no tax for New Jersey residents on a New Jersey-issued bond).

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Mid-Year Financial Tweaks and Tasks

Money Talk

Below are ten mid-year financial tweaks and tasks: Tax-Deferred Savings Tweak - Perhaps you will get a raise on July 1. Consider completing the paperwork needed to save more money from July to December in your employer’s tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The 2023 maximum pre-tax contribution is $3,050.

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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. Savings If you have a pre-tax benefit account like a Flexible Spending Account , Health Savings Account , or Commuter Benefit Account , you’re already ahead of the game.

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Pre-Tax Benefits Don’t Have to be Scary

Benefit Resource Inc.

But, there’s one thing that doesn’t have to be scary this Halloween —your pre-tax benefits! 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. Source: IRS.

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Are You Using Your Dependent Care Account the Right Way?

Benefit Resource Inc.

What is a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)? First things first, let’s clarify what a dependent care flexible spending account actually is. The Power of Pre-Tax Dollars One of the most significant advantages of a DCFSA is the ability to use pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses.