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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) – 2023 Limits

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged medical savings account available to individuals who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans. HSAs have three main tax advantages.

By Alyssa Dalbey
April 19, 2023
Tax Planning

Medical Expense Tax Deduction for 2023

Qualifying medical expenses include preventative care, treatment, surgeries, dental care, vision care, psychologists, psychiatrists, prescription medications, and appliances such as glasses, contacts, false teeth, and hearing aids, among others.

By Alyssa Dalbey
April 19, 2023
Retirement Planning

Employee Stock Options 101

Employee stock options are a form of equity compensation that companies may offer to their employees. They are often granted as an incentive to motivate and retain employees, align their interests with those of the company, and provide them with a potential financial reward if the company’s stock price increases. What are Employee Stock Options?

By Kaleigh Stoddard
April 16, 2023
Financial Planning

When Should I Sell My RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)?

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) provide employees the right to own company stock subject to vesting requirements, such as employee performance or the passage of time. The underlying company stock is not issued until the RSUs vest. When an employee receives Restricted Stock Units, they have an interest in the company’s equity, but the units have

By Alyssa Dalbey
March 5, 2023
Insurance & Risk Management

Medicare Part B and Part D Premium Adjustments for 2023

Medicare Part B premiums are automatically deducted from Social Security, Railroad Retirement Board, and Office of Personnel Management payments. The standard Medicare Part B premium is adjusted based on a taxpayer’s Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). MAGI for Medicare purposes is the taxpayer’s AGI plus any tax-exempt interest. Medicare uses a taxpayer’s MAGI from two

By Alyssa Dalbey
February 23, 2023
Retirement Planning

2023 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

Retirement plan contribution limits are reviewed each year and are occasionally adjusted by the IRS. Table 1 below summarizes retirement plan contribution limits for 2023. Table 1: Retirement Plan Contribution Limits (2023) Retirement Plan Type 2023 Contribution Limit Age 50+ Catch-up Contribution Limit Individual Retirement Account (IRA) $6,500 $1,000 Simple IRA $15,500 $3,500 SEP 25%

By Alyssa Dalbey
February 1, 2023