WWorkforce Benefit Advisors
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Every employee costs
more than ever.

Find out the hidden solution most employers don't know.

Cut payroll tax expense, boost working capital, and deliver richer benefits — without cutting pay, changing health insurance, or adding a dime to employee cost.

A little-known provision in the IRS code allows qualifying employers to legally reduce payroll tax liability, unlock meaningful working capital, and reinvest those dollars back into the business and its people — all while strengthening benefits and without disrupting existing health insurance. It's fully documented, fully compliant, and already used by forward-thinking employers across the country.

No obligation · Typically 15 minutes · Results vary by employer

Executive team reviewing payroll tax savings analysis
Estimated
~$636/ employee / year
$0
out‑of‑pocket
20+
W‑2 employees
4–8 wk
rollout

Built for finance & people leaders

CEOsCFOsControllersHR DirectorsBenefits ManagersOps Leaders
The cost of doing nothing

Rising costs are quietly reshaping every P&L in America.

Payroll taxes, healthcare inflation, wage pressure, recruiting spend, and turnover all move in the same direction — up. Leaders are being asked to grow margin while shouldering more of the true cost of employment.

7.65%
Employer FICA on every payroll dollar

Every raise, every new hire — taxed the same, every quarter.

+7%
Avg. annual health premium growth

Family coverage costs continue to outpace wage growth.

$1,500+
Cost to replace one hourly worker

Turnover quietly compounds into six-figure annual leakage.

44%
Workers living paycheck to paycheck

Financial stress drives absenteeism, disengagement, and exits.

The consequence: shrinking margins, harder hiring, and a benefits package that competitors can match. Doing nothing is a decision — one that quietly gets more expensive every quarter.
The hidden opportunity

You're likely using a compensation model designed for a different era.

Most employers rely on the same traditional payroll and benefits structure they inherited — without ever asking whether a more tax‑efficient design exists.

A documented, compliant wellness benefit strategy may allow qualifying employers to reduce payroll tax expense, deliver richer benefits, and increase employee take‑home pay — all without replacing existing insurance.

Dimension
Traditional
Enhanced strategy
Employer payroll tax burden
As-is
Reduced
Employee take-home pay
As-is
Potentially increased
Existing health insurance
In place
Unchanged
Virtual primary & urgent care
Varies
$0 co-pay
Most prescriptions
Co-pays apply
$0 co-pay
Ongoing compliance oversight
Client-managed
Included
Illustrative comparison. Actual outcomes depend on employer circumstances and employee participation.
The solution

A quiet, documented shift — with visible outcomes.

Workforce Benefit Advisors acts as your strategic guide, helping qualifying employers implement a documented wellness benefit strategy that supplements existing insurance — with implementation, communications, and ongoing compliance oversight built in.

Supplements, doesn't replace

Employees keep their existing health insurance. The plan layers on top.

Documented & compliant

Structured with processes designed to align with applicable rules. Advisor consultation recommended.

Turnkey rollout

We coordinate payroll, documentation, communications, and member support.

How it works

Four steps. Fully managed.

Typical implementation runs 4–8 weeks end-to-end, with the exact timeline based on your company's employment size and payroll complexity.

  1. 01Week 1

    Qualification

    We confirm eligibility (20+ full-time W-2 employees) and review your payroll to estimate potential savings.

  2. 02Weeks 2–3

    Enrollment

    Employees enroll in the no out-of-pocket wellness plan alongside their existing coverage.

  3. 03Weeks 3–6

    Implementation

    We coordinate payroll adjustments, documentation, and clear employee communications.

  4. 04Continuous

    Ongoing Support

    Compliance oversight, reporting, and dedicated member support — every month.

Employer benefits

Measurable savings. Stronger teams.

For finance leaders, it's a line item that starts working immediately. For people leaders, it's a benefits story competitors can't match.

Employees thanking their leader after a benefits rollout
~$636
per employee / year

Estimated payroll tax reduction per participating employee. Actual outcomes vary.

Recruiting edge
Differentiated offer

A richer benefits story without raising premiums or base salary.

Retention lift
Sticky benefits

Employees feel the difference every paycheck and every doctor visit.

Zero disruption
Existing insurance stays

The strategy supplements — it doesn't replace what's already working.

Turnkey rollout
4–8 weeks

Payroll, docs, comms, and member support — coordinated end-to-end.

Compliance oversight
Ongoing

Documented processes and clear, auditable records — every month.

Employee benefits

Care they'll actually use — at $0 out-of-pocket.

Real, high-utilization benefits your team feels every month — layered on top of their existing coverage.

  • $0 co-pay virtual Primary Care visits
  • $0 co-pay virtual Urgent Care
  • $0 co-pay on most prescription medications
  • Reduced-cost GLP-1 medications
  • Live and on-demand financial wellness education
  • Potential increase in take-home pay
Employee on a zero co-pay virtual visit with their doctor
$0
Virtual visit co-pay
$0
Most Rx co-pays
Prescription medication with $0 co-pay
Interactive estimator

A quick, illustrative look at potential savings.

This is an estimate for planning purposes only. Your actual results depend on employer circumstances and employee participation.

Based on an illustrative ~$636 estimated payroll tax reduction per participating employee, per year. Not a guarantee of savings.

Estimated annual reduction
$33,390

per year, based on your inputs. Estimate only.

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Compliance & transparency

Built to be defensible, documented, and understood.

We believe great benefit strategy is also good governance. Every engagement includes clear documentation and encourages independent review by your own tax and legal advisors.

Disclosure. Information on this site is for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Employers should consult their own qualified advisors regarding their specific circumstances. Results, including any estimated payroll tax reduction, will vary and are not guaranteed.
Documented processes

Implementation follows a documented framework with clear, auditable records.

No changes to existing insurance

The strategy is designed to supplement, not replace, current health coverage.

Advisor consultation encouraged

We recommend organizations consult their own tax and legal advisors.

No guarantees

Outcomes vary by employer circumstances, plan design, and employee participation.

Founder Chris Talison with a client team
Founder

A strategic partner for employers who take benefits seriously.

Chris Talison founded Workforce Benefit Advisors to help employers move beyond traditional compensation models — with documented processes, transparent communication, and a benefits strategy that respects both the CFO and the team.

Frequently asked

Straight answers.

Employers with 20+ full-time W-2 employees are typically eligible. Final qualification is confirmed during your free analysis based on your payroll structure.

Ready when you are

Find out what your business could save.

Schedule your free Payroll Tax Savings Analysis. No obligation, no sales pressure — just a clear look at what may be possible for your organization.

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