Expert insights on reducing payroll taxes, implementing Section 125 cafeteria plans, and maximizing employee benefits for franchises and small businesses.
Published: October 30, 2026
Applicable large employers must report their 2026 health coverage offers on Forms 1094-C and 1095-C in early 2027. Here are the deadlines, the 2024 law changes, penalties and a filing checklist.
Read More about ACA Reporting for Employers: Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for the 2026 Tax YearPublished: October 30, 2026
Restaurants, home care and staffing firms lose hourly workers faster than almost anyone. Here is what turnover costs and seven retention strategies that work, including benefits that add no employer cost.
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Our Section 125 program is supplemental, so it works alongside ICHRA, HSA-qualified plans and any other health coverage. Here is what to check first.
Read More about Can You Use a Section 125 Plan with an ICHRA or HSA Plan?Published: October 28, 2026
Yes, a Section 125 plan works for companies that use a PEO like Justworks, Insperity or TriNet. Here is the one catch: who keeps the employer tax savings.
Read More about Can You Use a Section 125 Plan If You Have a PEO?Published: October 28, 2026
The 5 steps from yes to your first payroll with Section 125 savings, who does each one, and what can make setup take longer than 30-60 days.
Read More about How Section 125 Setup Works: 5 Steps in 30–60 DaysPublished: October 28, 2026
A Section 125 plan through Tax Benefit Strategies has no setup fee, no minimum contract and no out-of-pocket cost. See how the fee works and what you save.
Read More about What Does a Section 125 Plan Cost an Employer?Published: March 3, 2026
Calculate your Section 125 FICA tax savings. See how franchise owners save 7.65% on payroll taxes — with real examples for 50, 150, and 500-employee businesses.
Read More about Section 125 FICA Savings: How Much Can Your Franchise Save?Published: March 3, 2026
Set up a Section 125 plan across your franchise locations in 5 steps and 30-60 days: who does what, what to have ready, and how multi-location setup works.
Read More about How to Set Up a Section 125 Plan for Your FranchisePublished: March 3, 2026
Find out what "Cafe 125," "Sec 125," or "Less Sec 125" means in Box 14 of your W-2. Learn how Section 125 cafeteria plan deductions reduce your taxable income and save you money.
Read More about What Does Cafe 125 or Sec 125 Mean on Your W-2?Published: February 1, 2026
Everything employers need to know about Section 125 cafeteria plans in 2026. Save $650-$850 per employee with pre-tax benefits — no out-of-pocket cost. Step-by-step setup guide.
Read More about Section 125 Cafeteria Plans Explained: The Complete 2026 Guide for Employers
