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- Section 125 Cafeteria Plans
Section 125 Cafeteria Plans in Western NY
Employers establish a menu of benefits by electing to offer group health or accident insurance, group term life insurance, disability benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, or voluntary benefits.
Cafeteria Plans provide participants a variety of money saving options!
What are Cafeteria Plans?
Governed under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, Cafeteria Plans help you and your employees save money by using tax-free dollars to pay for group health insurance premiums, out-of-pocket medical expenses, the cost of dependent care and more. Section 125 "Cafeteria Plans" have earned their nickname because they allow employees to choose benefits a la carte from a menu of benefit offerings.
How Cafeteria Plans Work
Employers establish a menu of benefits by electing to offer group health or accident insurance, group term life insurance, disability benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, or voluntary benefits. A Cafeteria Plan may also include a Premium Only Plan (POP), a Flexible Spending Account, Transportation and Parking reimbursement, and Dependent Care Assistance Plan as benefit options. Employees have the freedom to choose the options that best benefit them.
Tax Advantages
Employers save on payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA and SUI) and worker's compensation premiums.
Employees save on Federal, State and FICA taxes. The average employee saves 25-30% by funding benefits on a pre-tax basis through the Plan. When you consider the average family pays $800 - $2,500 per year on medical expenses, that's a significant savings!
Related to: TPA in Western NY
Resources
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Federal tax laws, rules and forms
- Businesses and individuals
- Independent contractor rules for IRS
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
- Federal wage and hour law
- Exempt and non-exempt employee status
- Compliance assistance
- Independent contractor rules for DOL
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Benefit plan compliance and assistance (health and retirement) COBRA HIPPA
Affordable Care Act Information and Health Insurance Marketplace
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Labor statistics & wage data
Reviews
We look forward to working with TPS Group next year
As another year ends, I want to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to you and TPS Group for assigning us Krista Blier. Krista provides exceptional customer service and has been a major asset to me and Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, P.C. She is extremely knowledgeable and always accessible. Always on top of the RMD’s, giving me an explanation on form 5500-SF to present to Mr. Keefe & keeping us updated with any account changes as well as specifics. It is a relief knowing I have full faith in Krista and can turn a blind eye to our account. I cannot tell you how many vendors/brokers I have to stay on top of and babysit to make sure our deadlines are met and to perform their job duties. Krista is a pleasure to work with and we look forward to working with her and TPS Group next year.
- Michael Panela
Highly impressed with their level of expertise and outstanding customer service.
I highly recommend TPS Group and their quality third-party administration for our 403(b) plan. During our long relationship with TPS Group, we have never failed to be impressed with their level of expertise and outstanding customer service. They keep their promises and it’s easy to work with them. Having our own rep Lauren McNabb is a plus!
- Don Senecal
"Extremely Helpful to Our Business"
Malinda deserves special recognition. She is prompt, courteous, and professional. We find her to be extremely helpful to our business.
- Angela Simino
"Wonderful To Work With"
My go to professional is Des. A wonderful person to work with. We can count on him to handle all of our needs.
- Andrea Blakeslee
"Answers All Of My Questions In A Clear Manner"
Our case administrator, Susan, has been absolutely wonderful and is a joy to work with. She is very knowledgeable, patient, answers all of my questions in a clear manner, and is professional.
- Kathy Townsend
Extremely Valuable to Myself and Our Company
Kathleen has helped me gather info and understand text so many times and is extremely valuable to myself and our company.
- Elizabeth Robison
They are a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend their services.
For many years we’ve relied on TPS Group’s extensive knowledge and industry expertise to keep us in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as changes in the law. Their attention to detail is just what we need to keep our business operations running smoothly. They are a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend their services.
- Dan Neal
Dependable, experienced, and professional
Dependable, experienced, and professional, our TPS Group recruiter was an invaluable resource, helping us locate and vet quality talent.
- Tyler R. Vunk
