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With less tax taken, your take-home pay increases!  \nThat’s a net increase intake-home pay of $1,073 every year!  \nHere is his net annual take-home pay:  \nConsider this example:  \n\n| Richard has:\u003Cbr>• Gross annual\u003Cbr>salary of $64,000\u003Cbr>• $2,850 per year in\u003Cbr>eligible expenses | Without FSA\u003Cbr>($2,850 spent using post-tax dollars)\u003Cbr>$40,816 | With FSA\u003Cbr>($2,850 spent using pretax dollars) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\n(for illustration only)  \n$41,889  \nTo estimate savings based on your income and expenses, use the FSA Calculator at [www.tasconline.com/fsa-calculator](www.tasconline.com/fsa-calculator)  \nSee how easy it is to start saving with a TASC Benefit Account. See details on reverse.  \nFSA Participant Benefits Page 2  \nHow to participate.  \nIt’s easy to start saving with an FSA. Just follow 3 simple steps:  \n1. DECIDE how much you want to contribute.  \nCheck with your employer for plan specifics and review the IRS [limits at](limits at www.tasconline.com/resources/benefit-limits. The more)[ ](limits at www.tasconline.com/resources/benefit-limits. The more)[www.tasconline.com/resources/benefit-limits](limits at www.tasconline.com/resources/benefit-limits. The more)[. The more](limits at www.tasconline.com/resources/benefit-limits. The more)[ ](limits at www.tasconline.com/resources/benefit-limits. The more)[you contribute](you contribute), [the lower](the lower) your taxable income will be. However, it’s important to be conservative when choosing your annual contribution based on your anticipated qualified expenses since:  \n• The money you contribute to your benefit account can only be used for eligible FSA expenses.  \n• Any unused FSA funds at the close of the plan year are not refundable to you. (A grace period or carryover option may be in place foryour plan. Check with your employer for plan guidelines and allowances.)  \nSTART by making a conservative estimate of how much you expect to spend on eligible out-of-pocket expenses for the year.  \nCOMPARE your estimate to the IRS limits. If your estimate is higher than these annual contribution limits, consider making the maximum contribution allowed.  \n2. ENROLL by completing the enrollment process.  \nMyCash Account: Included on your TASC Card® for faster reimbursement deposits and non-benefit purchases.  \nTASC Mobile App: Track and manage all benefits and access numerous helpful tools, anywhere and anytime! Search for“TASC”(green icon).  \nThis convenient card automatically approves and deducts most eligible purchases from your benefit account with no paperwork required. Plus, for purchases made without the card, you can request reimbursement online, by mobile app, or using a paper form.  \nReimbursements happen fast—within 12 hours—when you request to have them added to the MyCash balance on your TASC Card. Access your MyCash funds in three ways:  \n1. Swipe your TASC Card at any merchant that accepts Mastercard.  \nIndividual merchant restrictions may apply.  \nYour contribution will be deducted in equal ","cbCaimDeLDCaYTc4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimDeLDCaYTc4","pdf",4869191,"English","# FSA Participant Benefits\n## Eligible Expenses\n## How to Participate\n### Decide Contribution Amount\n### Enroll and Access Funds","[{\"question\":\"What is an FSA and how does it increase take-home pay?\",\"answer\":\"A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) reduces taxable income by letting participants contribute pretax dollars for eligible expenses. 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