Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs)

Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are tax-favored accounts that employers can establish for their employees to pay for certain medical expenses for the employee, their spouse and/or tax dependents.

About HRAs:

 

     •  Any employee is eligible (subject to employer-designed exclusions)

     •  Employers save on FICA and Medicare taxes (7.65%)

       Only employers can make contributions

       Owned by the employer

     •  There is no maximum contribution amount

     •  Unspent balances can be carried over to the next year if it is designed in the plan

     •  IRS non-discrimination rules apply

     •   Need to have a written plan document, distribute a summary plan description and                 in some cases annually file a Form 5500

 
     

 

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