Before-tax deductions.Before-tax deductions.
•No federal and sometimes no state taxes arepaid for the contribution amount•No federal and sometimes no state taxes arepaid for the contribution amount
•Flexible spending accounts•Flexible spending accounts
–Pay for medical expenses or childcare–Pay for medical expenses or childcare
–Use it or lose it–Use it or lose it
•Health Insurance Contribution•Health Insurance Contribution
•Savings Plans•Savings Plans
–401(k) from for-profit businesses–401(k) from for-profit businesses
–403(b) from non-profit businesses–403(b) from non-profit businesses
–529 account for education–529 account for education
–Matching funds–Matching funds