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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released the inflation-adjusted 2027 contribution limits for certain\u00a0employee benefit programs. Below is a summary of some of the contribution limit adjustments.<\/p>\n

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Health FSAs<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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  • The payroll deduction contribution limit for 2027 plan years is $3,500<\/strong> \u2014 an increase of $100.<\/li>\n
  • Up to $700<\/strong> of unused funds can be carried over from the 2027 plan year to the 2028 plan year<\/strong> \u2014 an increase of $20\n
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    • Carryover is an optional feature that employers can choose to offer with the Health FSA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Dependent Care FSAs<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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      • The maximum contribution limit is $7,5000 <\/strong>for the 2023 calendar year. $3,750<\/strong> if married and filing taxes separately.<\/li>\n
      • This contribution limit is not inflation adjusted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Commuter Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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        • The monthly contribution limit for mass transit is $350 <\/strong>\u2014 an\u00a0increase of $10.<\/li>\n
        • The monthly contribution limit for qualified parking is $350 <\/strong>\u2014 an increase of $10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Qualified Small Employer HRAs (QSEHRAs)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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          • The maximum annual contribution for single-only coverage <\/strong>for 2027 plan years is $6.700 <\/strong>\u2014 an increase of $250.<\/li>\n
          • The maximum annual contribution for family coverage <\/strong> for 2027 plan years is $13,550 <\/strong>\u2014 an increase of $450.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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