Are health insurance costs tax-deductible?
Are health insurance costs tax-deductible?

Are health insurance costs tax-deductible?

Knowing which business expenses are eligible for deductions is important during tax time. Employers often want to know if the health insurance they purchase for …

August 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM 5 min read
Gross pay vs. net pay: What's the difference?
Gross pay vs. net pay: What's the difference?

Gross pay vs. net pay: What's the difference?

Once you hire an employee, you’re responsible for accurately calculating their paycheck. Whether you employ hourly or salaried workers, you must understand the …

July 19, 2024 at 8:50 AM 6 min read
Tax-free vs. tax-deferred vs. taxable health benefits
Tax-free vs. tax-deferred vs. taxable health benefits

Tax-free vs. tax-deferred vs. taxable health benefits

According to our 2024 Employee Benefits Survey, 92% of employees rated health benefits as important. Offering them can help you effectively recruit and retain t …

July 16, 2024 at 12:52 PM 6 min read
What is Form W-3?
What is Form W-3?

What is Form W-3?

As a small business owner, you're likely familiar with Form W-2. Now that you've hired your first employees, however, you've probably also seen the term “W-3 fo …

July 11, 2024 at 12:33 PM 7 min read
Form 720 and PCORI fee FAQs
Form 720 and PCORI fee FAQs

Form 720 and PCORI fee FAQs

If you're a small business owner, you may have heard of the acronym PCORI and the fees that come with it. But what is PCORI, and how does it apply to your organ …

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How HRAs affect premium tax credit eligibility
How HRAs affect premium tax credit eligibility

How HRAs affect premium tax credit eligibility

With a stand-alone health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), employers can reimburse employees tax-free for their healthcare costs. Unlike traditional group healt …

May 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM 6 min read
Can I pair employer benefits with premium tax credits?
Can I pair employer benefits with premium tax credits?

Can I pair employer benefits with premium tax credits?

Many employers are moving away from traditional group health insurance by offering more affordable and flexible health benefits like health reimbursement arrang …

March 25, 2024 at 10:15 AM 6 min read
What is the Additional Medicare Tax for high earners?
What is the Additional Medicare Tax for high earners?

What is the Additional Medicare Tax for high earners?

High-wage earners pay more than the standard tax payment for Medicare on their individual income tax returns each year. If you employ highly compensated employe …

March 5, 2024 at 7:00 AM 4 min read
Pre-tax vs. after-tax medical premiums
Pre-tax vs. after-tax medical premiums

Pre-tax vs. after-tax medical premiums

For employers and employees, health insurance costs are often one of the largest expenses to budget for each month. As healthcare costs continue to rise, consum …

February 15, 2024 at 5:58 AM 5 min read

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