11/25/2025
**Open Enrollment Is Here β Make Smart Choices for 2026!**
This is the perfect time to review your workplace benefits and make decisions that can boost your savings and lower your taxes in the year ahead. Here are a few key areas to focus on:
πΉ **Health Insurance**
Compare plan optionsβpremiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums. Choose what best fits your familyβs needs and budget.
πΉ **Retirement Contributions**
Ensure you're contributing enough to capture your full employer match.
**2026 401(k) limits:**
β’ $24,500 employee contribution
β’ +$8,000 catch-up if you're 50+ (total $32,500)
β’ Ages 60β63: additional βsuperβ catch-up up to $11,250
β’ Total employee + employer + after-tax: **$72,000** (mega backdoor Roth opportunity!)
πΉ **FSA & HSA Accounts**
Great tools for lowering taxable income.
**HSA limits for 2026:**
β’ $4,400 self-only
β’ $8,750 family
β’ +$1,000 catch-up if you're 55+
πΉ **Dependent Care FSA**
Set aside pre-tax dollars for daycare, after-school care, or elder care. Max: **$5,000 per family**βplan only what youβll use.
πΉ **Life & Disability Insurance**
Review your coverage and update beneficiaries.
πΉ **Other Employer Benefits**
Donβt overlook wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, or other perks that add value.
π‘ **Why this matters:**
Smart benefit choices can reduce your taxable income and strengthen your financial plan for the coming year.
If you need help understanding how your selections impact your taxes or financial strategy, the **Khob Tax team is here to help!**
π 510-742-1419
π§ [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Make the most of open enrollmentβyour future self will thank you!
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