Why HSA’s are a Win-Win

December 15, 2022

When you think about crafting benefits at your organization, does a Health Savings Account come to mind? For most employers, an HSA is just the by-product of a High-Deductible Health Plan, but understanding this triple-tax advantage offering may have you looking at it from a different angle.

Did you know that employers don’t have to pay federal income tax, social security, or medicare taxes (commonly known as FICA taxes) on contributions from both the employer AND the employee? Because the IRS doesn’t consider these contributions wages it’s like pocketing 7.65% for the employer!



For the employee, they get a triple-tax advantage:


  1. Money goes into the account pre-tax
  2. HSA balances grow tax-free
  3. Money can be spent on qualified medical expenses tax-free


The growth potential makes an HSA account a great tool for investing in high-yielding stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Some HSA accounts don’t make this part of their offerings, so before you select your vendor, be sure they allow investing as part of their package.


The below table shows the increased contribution limits for 2023:


2023 maximum contribution limit for HSA Under 55 55 and over
Self-only coverage $3,850 $4,850
Family coverage $7,750 $8,750

2023 Contribution Limits



Providing an HSA for your employees is a great way to give them another vehicle to prepare for retirement and take control of their healthcare costs, all while saving on taxes! That’s a win for all of us!

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