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Treasury Department Releases FAQs Pertaining to Health Savings Accounts

25. June 2008 10:23

IRS Notice 2008-59 presents over forty frequently asked questions and answers that cover a broad range of HSA topics including setting up an an account, HSA contributions and distributions, individual eligibility and issues related to High Deductible Health Plans.  

To read Notice 2008-59, Click here. 

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Military Personnel to Benefit from Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Act of 2008

19. June 2008 09:33

Congress recently passed the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Act of 2008 which improves the pay and employee benefits provided to employees in military service by changing certain rules pertaining to retirement plans, health flexible spending accounts, and group health plans.   

 

To learn more, Click Here

http://www.dechert.com/library/EB_06-08_58_NEW_HEROES_ACT.pdf

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Further Guidance on HSAs Released by the IRS

5. June 2008 14:30

The IRS released two updates recently.  Notice 2008-51 gives clarification on HSA funding distributions when transfering funds from an IRA to an HSA.  Notice 2008-52 pertains to various aspects of contributions which arise from amendments to the HOPE Act, and more specifically to the "Full Contribution Rule."  

 To read these updates, click here.

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