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Essential Year-End Tax Strategies for Sprouts Farmers Market Employees: What You Need to Know Before 2023

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Here are some things for Sprouts Farmers Market employees and retirees to consider as they weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year.

1. Defer income to next year
Sprouts Farmers Market employees must consider opportunities to defer income to 2023, particularly if you think you may be in a lower tax bracket then. For example, you may be able to defer a year-end bonus or delay the collection of business debts, rent, and payments for services. As a Sprouts Farmers Market employee, doing so may enable you to postpone payment of tax on the income until next year.

2. Accelerate deductions
Sprouts Farmers Market employees and retirees should also look for opportunities to accelerate deductions into the current tax year. If you itemize deductions, making payments for deductible expenses such as medical expenses, qualifying interest, and state taxes before the end of the year (instead of paying them in early 2023) could make a difference on your 2022 return.

3. Make deductible charitable contributions
As a Sprouts Farmers Market employee, if you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you can generally deduct charitable contributions, but the deduction is limited to 50% (currently increased to 60% for cash contributions to public charities), 30%, or 20% of your adjusted gross income (AGI), depending on the type of property you give and the type of organization to which you contribute. (Excess amounts can be carried over for up to five years.)

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4. Bump up withholding to cover a tax shortfall
As a Sprouts Farmers Market employee, if it looks as though you will owe federal income tax for the year, consider increasing your withholding on Form W-4 for the remainder of the year to cover the shortfall. Time may be limited for Sprouts Farmers Market employees to request a Form W-4 change and for their employers from Sprouts Farmers Market to implement it in time for 2022. The biggest advantage in doing so is that withholding is considered as having been paid evenly throughout the year instead of when the dollars are actually taken from your paycheck. This strategy can be implemented by Sprouts Farmers Market employees to make up for low or missing quarterly estimated tax payments.

5. Save more for retirement
Deductible contributions to a traditional IRA and pre-tax contributions to a Sprouts Farmers Market-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k) can reduce your 2022 taxable income. As a fortune 500 employee, if you haven't already contributed up to the maximum amount allowed, consider doing so. For 2022, Sprouts Farmers Market employees can contribute up to $20,500 to a 401(k) plan ($27,000 if you're age 50 or older) and up to $6,000 to traditional and Roth IRAs combined ($7,000 if you're age 50 or older).* The window to make 2022 contributions to a Sprouts Farmers Market-sponsored plan generally closes at the end of the year, while you have until April 18, 2023, to make 2022 IRA contributions.

*Roth contributions are not deductible, but Roth-qualified distributions are not taxable.

6. Take the required minimum distributions
If you are a Sprouts Farmers Market employee age 72 or older, you generally must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs and Sprouts Farmers Market-sponsored retirement plans (special rules apply if you're still working and participating in Sprouts Farmers Market's retirement plan). You have to make the withdrawals by the date required — the end of the year for most individuals. The penalty for failing to do so is substantial: 50% of the amount that wasn't distributed on time. As a fortune 500 employee, making these distributions in a timely manner is essential as to avoid the late penalty.

7. Weigh year-end investment moves
Sprouts Farmers Market employees and retirees shouldn't let tax considerations drive investment decisions. However, it's worth considering the tax implications of any year-end investment moves that you make. For example, if you have realized net capital gains from selling securities at a profit, you might avoid being taxed on some or all of those gains by selling losing positions. As a Sprouts Farmers Market employee, any losses over and above the number of your gains can be used to offset up to $3,000 of ordinary income ($1,500 if your filing status is married filing separately) or carried forward to reduce your taxes in future years.

Tags: Financial Planning , Tax , Retirement , 2022

What type of retirement savings plan does Sprouts Farmers Market offer to its employees?

Sprouts Farmers Market offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan to its employees.

Does Sprouts Farmers Market match employee contributions to the 401(k) plan?

Yes, Sprouts Farmers Market provides a matching contribution to employee 401(k) contributions, subject to certain limits.

What is the eligibility requirement for Sprouts Farmers Market employees to participate in the 401(k) plan?

Employees of Sprouts Farmers Market typically become eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan after completing a specified period of service.

How can employees of Sprouts Farmers Market enroll in the 401(k) plan?

Employees can enroll in the Sprouts Farmers Market 401(k) plan through the company’s HR portal or by contacting the HR department for assistance.

What types of investment options are available in the Sprouts Farmers Market 401(k) plan?

The Sprouts Farmers Market 401(k) plan offers a variety of investment options, including mutual funds, target-date funds, and other investment vehicles.

Can Sprouts Farmers Market employees change their contribution percentage to the 401(k) plan?

Yes, employees of Sprouts Farmers Market can change their contribution percentage to the 401(k) plan at any time, subject to plan rules.

Is there a vesting schedule for the employer match in the Sprouts Farmers Market 401(k) plan?

Yes, there is typically a vesting schedule for the employer match in the Sprouts Farmers Market 401(k) plan, which determines when employees fully own the matched funds.

At what age can Sprouts Farmers Market employees start withdrawing from their 401(k) plan without penalties?

Employees of Sprouts Farmers Market can generally start withdrawing from their 401(k) plan without penalties at age 59½.

Does Sprouts Farmers Market allow loans against the 401(k) plan?

Yes, the Sprouts Farmers Market 401(k) plan may allow employees to take loans against their account balance, subject to plan provisions.

What happens to the 401(k) plan if a Sprouts Farmers Market employee leaves the company?

If a Sprouts Farmers Market employee leaves the company, they can choose to roll over their 401(k) balance to another retirement account, cash out, or leave it in the Sprouts Farmers Market plan if permitted.