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Looking for a break on taxes? Consumer-directed benefits accounts can equal big savings

With the tax day filing deadline looming on April 17, many Americans are looking for strategies to help save money and pay less in taxes. Benefits managers are well positioned to help them do both by educating more employees about consumer-directed benefit accounts, including flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and transit...

By Jody Dietel | Updated on April 08, 2012

With the tax day filing deadline looming on April 17, many Americans are looking for strategies to help save money and pay less in taxes. Benefits managers are well positioned to help them do both by educating more employees about consumer-directed benefit accounts, including flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and transit benefits.

These accounts, which allow participants to set aside money before taxes for expenses on health care, dependent care and commuting to and from work can save participants up to 40 percent on eligible expenses. They also provide an extra bonus at tax time by reducing the amount of taxable income for participants. That means a bigger refund from Uncle Sam after filing taxes as well as year-round savings for participants.

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