Understanding FICA Tax Savings
FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes represent 7.65% of every payroll dollar for employers. Section 125 Cafeteria Plans allow employers to reduce this tax burden by excluding employee benefit contributions from FICA calculations.
How Pre-Tax Benefits Reduce FICA Taxes
When employees pay for benefits with pre-tax dollars through a Section 125 plan, those contributions are excluded from FICA tax calculations, creating immediate savings for employers.
Example:
- Employee contributes $200/month pre-tax
- Employer saves 7.65% = $15.30/month per employee
- For 20 employees: $306/month = $3,672/year
Maximizing Your Savings
To maximize FICA tax savings:
- Include all eligible benefits - Don't limit to health insurance
- Encourage full participation - More employees = more savings
- Optimize contribution levels - Higher contributions = greater savings
- Include part-time employees - They generate the same per-employee savings
Getting Started
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About Summit Health Benefits
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice.