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Employee Open Enrollment Renewal Information FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN To: Town of Lexington Employees From: Your Flex Services Team The current Plan Year for the Town of Lexington, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts ends on June 30, 2013. These plans, offered under IRS code Section 125, allow you to avoid being taxed on your contributions to group insurance premiums, out-ofpocket health and dependent day care expenses. In most cases the tax savings on the contributions will be at least 17.65% (assuming 15% Federal Income Tax and 7.65% FICA). You may realize additional tax savings if your salary is also subject to State Income Tax or if you are in a higher tax bracket. The HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT allows you to set aside up to $2,500.00 for this plan year from your salary on a pre-tax basis. This reduction in your salary is placed in an account to be used to reimburse you for any out-of-pocket medically necessary health related expenses incurred during the plan year, by you or your eligible dependents. These expenses include, but are not limited to, deductibles, co-insurance, copayments, chiropractic care, dental care including orthodontia, vision care including glasses, contact lenses, and Lasik eye surgery, physicals, prescription drugs, and non-medicinal over-the-counter items to be used for a current medical condition. For more detailed information please go to our website at www.benstrat.com click on Forms and Resources and then select the Flexible Benefit Administration header. The DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT allows you to set aside up to $5,000.00 per plan year from your salary, pre-tax, to go into an account to reimburse you for the dependent day care expenses you incur which allow you and your spouse (if applicable) to work. Depending on your circumstances, your tax savings may be significantly higher with this program than by using the Federal Dependent Care Tax Credit. It is important to be aware that you will be required to disclose your day care provider's tax ID number (Social Security Number) to the IRS in order to get this special tax treatment on your day care expenses. NOTE: You must enroll every year into the Health Care Reimbursement Account and Dependent Care Assistance Account. HOW THE REIMBURSEMENT PLANS WORK: 1. You determine the amount of out-of-pocket expenses you expect to incur during the plan year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, for health care and/or dependent day care expenses. 2. The election you make will be reduced from your pay on a pre-tax basis (up to the maximum) allowed by your Employer. That money will be deposited into a secured account at Benefit Strategies, for your future use. Throughout the year, you may request reimbursement from your account as you incur expenses. TWO IMPORTANT IRS RULES YOU MUST BE AWARE OF: 1. You cannot change your election during the plan year unless you have a qualifying change in family or employment status. 2. If you still have money in your Flexible Spending Account(s), which ends on June 30, 2013, you have an extended 2 ½ month grace period in which to incur expenses and claim your money! Any funds not incurred by September 15, 2013, and claimed by September 30, 2013, the end of the 90-day run out period must be forfeited and cannot be refunded or carried forward to the next year. It is very important that you make your Flexible Spending elections carefully and conservatively! We think you will find that the Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care Assistance Accounts will provide you with a way to save money on your outof-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses. We have worksheets to assist you in estimating your potential savings. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Benefit Strategies, LLC toll free at (888) 401-FLEX (3539).

3/18/2013 Please complete this form by Wednesday, May 8, 2013 to the Human Resources Department at the Town Office Building. TOWN OF LEXINGTON NH FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN ENROLLMENT FORM PLAN YEAR: JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014 A. Employee Information Please Print Clearly! Name: Home Address: Check if New: Social Security Number (Required): City: State: Zip Code: Day Phone: E-mail Address: B. Flexible Benefit Plan Pre-tax Elections Date of Birth: 1. Health Care Reimbursement Account Eligible health expenses include professional medical expenses incurred by my dependents or myself during the Plan Year for the diagnosis, cure mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body. $ X = $ Maximum Election allowed $2,500 Your Contribution Per Pay Period # of Pay Periods Total Election 2. Dependent Care Assistance Account Eligible dependent day care expenses are incurred to allow you and your spouse (if applicable) to be gainfully employed. Please remember that the IRS will require you to disclose the Tax ID or Social Security Number of your day care provider(s) when you file your income taxes. $ X = $ Maximum Election allowed $5,000 ($2,500 if married filing separately) Your Contribution Per Pay Period # of Pay Periods Total Election C. FlexExpress Debit Card The FlexExpress Card is optional. If you and/or your dependents have debit cards, they will automatically be reactivated unless you indicate below that you do not want cards. Otherwise, please indicate your selection below. New Card Fees paid by employer. Replacement cards paid by employee ($5/set of 2) * If you and/or your dependents have debit cards, they will be automatically reactivated for your renewal. Otherwise, please NO action required. select from below: Check One: I am a new participant to this plan and would like a NEW set of debit cards. I have cards that were lost, stolen or damaged and would like a replacement set of cards. This is for brand new participants only; You will receive 2 cards. If you already have cards, selecting this option will automatically inactivate your existing cards. Selecting this option will inactivate and replace all of your existing cards. Replacement sets are $5 per set. I do NOT want FlexExpress Cards. Your default reimbursement method will be check unless the direct deposit information below is completed. Additional Card Information: Please indicate the number of additional cards you would like to request below (If you request a card for yourself you will get 2 to start). Please note that cards are ordered in multiples of 2. (Example: 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.) Additional sets are $5 per set. Number of Additional Sets Requested: D. Direct Deposit Authorization If you would like non-flexexpress reimbursements to be direct deposited to your bank account (rather than receiving paper checks) fill out the information below EACH PLAN YEAR AND attach a voided check. Bank Name: (See #1 on sample) Checking Account SAMPLE Savings Account Routing Number 9 digits (See #2 on sample): Account Number (See #3 on sample): E. Signatures By signing below, I agree to the following terms and conditions: I cannot change this election during the Plan Year unless I have a qualifying change in family status. I must make all of my elections carefully and conservatively. Expenses from Reimbursement Accounts cannot be reimbursed from any other source and must be incurred during the Plan Year. Any money unclaimed from my reimbursement account(s) at the end of the Plan Year will be forfeited to my employer after a run-out period. I will not receive it back. For expenses reimbursed through this account I certify I have not been reimbursed and will not seek reimbursement under any other plan covering health benefits. The IRS requires me to keep documentation of all my expenses claimed and supply them to Benefit Strategies if requested. I have read and understood all of the plan details outlined in my Summary Plan Description. Employee Signature (required): Division (Required): Date: Employer Acceptance (required): *If this is a mid-year enrollment, please list the first payroll date for deductions. Benefit Effective Date: First Payroll Date:

Section A Section B Section C Section D Section E EMPLOYEE INFORMATION - Please print your name and complete address clearly. Your phone number and e-mail address will be used only to communicate with you with regards to this plan. It will not be distributed to any other organization or used for marketing purposes in any way. Statements of your account balance and activity will be sent via e-mail whenever possible. Please understand that this is an employee account and due to federal and state laws we cannot release detailed information to anyone other than the participant, this also includes your spouse and/or dependent(s). Please contact our office for further information. FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN PRE-TAX ELECTIONS 1. Health Care Reimbursement Account - Carefully consider how much money you would like to set aside each pay period during the Plan Year to pay for your family s eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses. Make sure you read your Summary Plan Description and/or the Health Care brochure to fully understand how the plan works. 2. Dependent Care Assistance Account Carefully consider how much money you would like to set aside each pay period during the Plan Year to cover the expenses you will incur to care for your eligible dependents while you and your spouse (if applicable) are gainfully employed. Make sure you read your Summary Plan Description and/or the Dependent Care brochure to fully understand how the plan works. FlexExpress Debit Card If you and/or your dependents currently have FlexExpress Debit Cards, they will be automatically reactivated each year unless you indicate to inactivate them. New participants can order cards for themselves as well as their dependents using the debit card section on the front of the form. Cards may also be inactivated using this form if necessary. Direct Deposit Authorization - Claims that are faxed, mailed or filed on-line are normally reimbursed by sending you a paper check. If you would like your reimbursements sent directly to your checking or savings account via Direct Deposit, fill out this section and attach a voided check (for checking) or deposit slip (for savings). Confirmations are sent via email and will show current transaction information as well as available funds in the account. Signatures - After you have completely filled out this form and carefully read the following Terms and Conditions please sign and date then return the enrollment form to the Human Resources Department at the Town Office Building by May 8 th, 2013. Employers must review the elections and sign that the employee meets the eligibility requirements. Flexible Benefit Plan Terms and Conditions I UNDERSTAND THAT: ADMINISTRATIVE FEES: I understand by participating in the Flexible Reimbursement Plan(s) my employer will deduct pre-tax from my paycheck: Employees will only be responsible for replacement card cost of $5.00 per set of 2. I cannot change this election during the Plan Year unless I have a qualifying change in family status. My Social Security benefits may be reduced by this election due to the pre-tax treatment of these expenses. I must make all of my elections carefully and conservatively. Expenses from Reimbursement Accounts cannot be reimbursed from any other source and must be incurred during the Plan Year. Any money unclaimed from my reimbursement account(s) at the end of the Plan Year will be forfeited to my employer after a run-out period. I will not receive it back. I may have an additional 2½-month Grace Period at the end of the current plan year to incur eligible expenses for reimbursement. See your Flexible Benefit Plan Summary Plan Description for more details. I understand that Flexible Benefit Plans are to reimburse expenses incurred by my legal dependents or myself only. Domestic/Civil Union Partners are not IRS eligible dependents in most cases. Health Care Reimbursement Accounts will be reimbursed up to the annual election (minus previous payments). Dependent Care Assistance Accounts will be reimbursed up to the balance currently credited to the account. *The Health Care Reform legislation signed into law by the President March 2010 impacts over the counter (OTC) purchases with Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements and Health Savings Accounts beginning January of 2011. OTC drugs and medicines will only be eligible with a prescription from a doctor. Because these items now require a doctor s prescription, these items can no longer be purchased using the debit card. Participants may still be able to receive reimbursement for the item using their Health FSA, HRA or HSA; however they must send in a claim form accompanied by the prescription from their doctor. All non-prescription OTC drugs and medicine expenses need to be incurred (purchased) prior to January 1, 2011, either by card or claimed using a claim form and receipt, to be eligible for reimbursement without a doctor s prescription. More information will be provided as available. FlexExpress Card: The FlexExpress Card is to be used only to pay for IRS eligible health and/or dependent care expenses. It 1. cannot be used to purchase any items or services not specifically approved by IRS guidelines. 2. 3. 4. For expenses paid with the FlexExpress Card I certify I have not been reimbursed and will not seek reimbursement under any other plan covering health benefits. Any OTC drug or medicine incurred prior to January 1, 2011 will not require a prescription for reimbursement and can be purchased using the debit card. Any OTC drug or medicine expense incurred on or after January 1, 2011 will require a prescription for reimbursement and the debit card will no longer work for those drug or medicine OTC expenses. The IRS requires me to keep documentation of all my expenses the card is used for, and supply them to Benefit Strategies if requested. 5. Misuse of the FlexExpress Card will result in permanent revocation and repayment of ineligible expenses.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a benefit governed by the IRS and sponsored by your employer. An FSA allows you to pay certain Health Care and/or Dependent Care expenses with pre-tax money. Money is diverted out of each of your paychecks on a pre-tax basis and put into a Health Care Reimbursement Account and/or a Dependent Care Assistance Account. Since the money you choose to put into the FSA accounts are non taxable, you will save Federal Income Tax (10% - 35%), FICA (7.65%), and State Income Tax (0-6+%). The savings range from 17.65% to 48.65% depending on your federal tax bracket and the state you live in. Benefit Strategies uses 25.65% as a percentage most individuals can use to estimate savings. Once enrolled, you are allowed to draw money out of the accounts to reimburse yourself for out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses incurred during the plan year which are not reimbursed from insurance or other sources. How do Flexible Spending Accounts Work? Prior to the start of each plan year, you conservatively estimate how much money you expect to spend in Health Care and/ or Dependent Care expenses for the year. It is very important that you estimate your annual election conservatively; IRS regulations stipulate that once you enroll in your Health Care Account and/or Dependent Care Account the election is locked in for the balance of the year. You may be allowed to make an election change if you have a qualifying change in family status (birth, adoption, marriage, divorce, death) or employment status (changing from full to part-time). Expenses must be incurred during the plan year and cannot be eligible for reimbursement from any other source. At the end of each plan year there is a run out period for you to submit claims with receipts to Benefit Strategies for reimbursement. Any monies left unclaimed at the end of the run out period will be forfeited to your employer. Once you have decided the amount you would like to contribute to the FSA, it will be deducted by your employer from your paycheck. The payroll deduction is calculated by dividing your annual election by the number of paychecks you receive in a year. You must make separate elections for Health Care Reimbursement Accounts and Dependent Care Assistance Accounts if applicable. If you earn $36,000 a year. That means you pay about $9,234 a year in Federal, State and FICA taxes. (assuming a 25.65% rate) If you decide to contribute 3% or $1,080 a year to your FSA account. Your taxes drop by 3% to $8,957 a savings of $277 a year! You essentially give yourself a raise by increasing your take-home pay. Without Flex With Flex Annual Earnings $36,000 $36,000 Pre-tax Flexible Spending Contributions $0 -$1,080 Taxable Income $36,000 $34,920 Average Federal, State, FICA Taxes = 25.65% -$9,234 -$8,957 After Tax Health Care Expenses -$1,080 $0 Spendable Income $25,686 $25,963 TOTAL SAVINGS $0 $277

3 Methods of Reimbursement FlexExpress Card The FlexExpress Card may look like a typical credit card but it is a special benefits card. This card provides you with easy access to your Flexible Spending Account(s) to pay your IRS qualified expenses directly at the point-of-sale. The card will only be accepted at specific healthcare providers such as physician offices, dental offices, pharmacies, hospitals, chiropractors or optometrists. The card will also work at many dependent care locations. NOTE: Your card will be reactivated with your new election each year upon your request, so please keep your card! What is eligible for reimbursement with the FlexExpress card? You are ultimately responsible for the use of your FlexExpress Card. The card is to reimburse only IRS eligible expenses incurred during the plan year. Be careful not to misuse the card for ineligible expenses or for expenses incurred outside of the plan year. If the card is used for any ineligible expenses, you will be required to return the funds to the plan. Misuse may result in the card s permanent revocation. What needs to be kept for tax records? The IRS requires you to keep all documentation for the purchases associated with the debit card. You may be required to verify eligibility of claims by submitting documentation to Benefit Strategies. Documentation must show: the date the expense was incurred, the amount of the expense after insurance adjustments, the service provider, and a description of the service/expense. What do you do if your card is lost or stolen, or to receive additional cards for a spouse or dependent? Contact customer service at 1-888-401-FLEX (3539) Online Reimbursement The second reimbursement method is to pay for your qualified expenses out-of-pocket and submit a claim by logging into your personal account at www.benstrat.com, then click on Employee, and choose Flexible Spending Account. Once your claims are entered, print the confirmation page and submit this to Benefit Strategies with the appropriate documentation. Claims can be faxed to 603-647-4668 or emailed to flexdept@benstrat.com. We will generate payment once the confirmation page and documentation have been received. Not only is our website used to file claims, it also contains important information such as account balances, claim history, banking information as well as a communications history. For help logging into your account, please contact our customer service toll free at 1-888-401-FLEX (3539). Paper Reimbursement The third reimbursement method is to pay for your qualified expenses out-of-pocket and submit a completed paper Reimbursement Request Form along with a copy of the detailed documentation of your expenses to Benefit Strategies via fax 603-647-4668, email flextdept@benstrat.com or mail. Claim forms can be found online at www.benstrat.com. Benefit Strategies pays claims twice a week. Claims that are properly completed, have the appropriate documentation will be processed within 3 5 business days. Reimbursement requests should be for a minimum of $25, unless using your remaining account balance. 967 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03101 Tel: (888) 401-FLEX (3539) Fax: (603) 647-4668 38 Church Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Tel: (800) 371-7542 Fax: (401) 457-7266 Visit us at www.benstrat.com

Under the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is the Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCA). This program allows you to take money out of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis, which you can use for all of your out of pocket health care expenses. Since the money you choose to put into these accounts is not considered taxable income, you save by paying less Federal, State and FICA taxes. You could save between $17.65 and $48.65 on every $100 you choose to defer into these accounts. Your employer determines the minimum and maximum amounts that can be contributed to these accounts. Once you conservatively estimate how much money you expect to spend on out-of-pocket health care expenses for the year you divide your total election by the number of pay periods. This amount will show you how much will be deducted from your paycheck each pay period. Since the HCA is a pre-funded account, the full amount of the annual election is available to you starting the first day of the plan and is available at all times during the plan year while you are employed. Please keep in mind! Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCA) You can enroll in an HCA even if you are not participating in your Employer s medical plan. Monies in your HCA are available to be used for your legal tax dependents. The full amount of your annual election is available on the first day of the plan! Once an annual election is made you re locked in. Changes can only occur under certain qualifying IRS events You must estimate conservatively, any unused monies are forfeited to your employer. Election Worksheet Health Care Expenses Per Plan Year For You Spouse Children Medical Deductibles $ $ $ Dental Deductibles $ $ $ Medical Co-payments $ $ $ Dental Care / Orthodontia $ $ $ Prescription Drugs & Co-pays $ $ $ Medical Supplies $ $ $ Chiropractic Services $ $ $ Eye Exams / Lasik Surgery $ $ $ Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses, Solutions and Supplies $ $ $ Other Expenses: $ $ $ Total Expenses: (A) $ (B) $ (C) $ Total Family Expenses (A+B+C): (D) $ Number of pay periods in plan year: (E) Contribution per pay period (D divided by E): (F) $

Acceptable Medical Expenses Acupuncture Chiropractic therapy Contact lenses Co-pays Crutches Deductibles Dental care Diabetic supplies Eye exams & glasses Group therapy Hearing aids & batteries Hearing care Hospitalization costs Hypnosis for treatment of an illness Immunizations Individual therapy Laboratory fees Lasik eye surgery Orthodontia Orthotics Physical exams Physical therapy Physician services Prescription drugs Psychoanalysis and mental health therapy Vision care Wheelchairs Unacceptable Expenses Aromatherapy Childrearing classes Cosmetic surgery Cosmetic dentistry Couples therapy Custodial nursing care Family therapy Health club dues Insurance premiums Marriage counseling Teeth bleaching Weight loss programs that are NOT medically necessary Acceptable Over-the-Counter Items Athletic treatments Bandages Blood pressure monitors Cholesterol meter test kit and supplies Contact cleaning solutions Crutches, canes, walkers Dentures Diabetic monitors and supplies Eye glasses Eye related equipment Family planning products Fertility monitors First aid kits Hearing aids and batteries Insulin test strips, testing Materials and supplies Medical equipment Medical monitoring and testing devices Orthopedic and surgical supports Pregnancy tests Urological products Wheelchair and repairs Dual Use Over-the-Counter Items- Only eligible if accompanied with a doctor s prescription* Debit Card will not work for these items. Participants must submit manually with the doctor s prescription. Acne treatments Allergy & sinus medicine Antacids and digestive aids Antibiotic ointment Anti-fungal and anti-itch Asprin or other pain relievers Asthma medicine Canker and cold sore treatment Chest rubs Cold and flu medicine Corn and callus removers Cough drops Cough syrup Diaper rash ointments Ear drops and wax removal Gastrointestinal medication Glucosamine Herbal medicine Laxatives Lice treatments Motion and Nausea medicine Nicotine patches and gum Sleep aids Toothache gels Wart removal treatments Unacceptable Over-the-Counter Items Baby bottles and cups Baby wipes Cosmetics Deodorants Feminine care Hair re-growth systems Low calorie foods Moisturizers Oral care Petroleum jelly * Please also note that under the IIAS system there are a few select items that will not be deemed acceptable when using your FlexExpress card. Please pay for these items using other means and submit a manual claim to our office for further review. Plan restrictions may apply, check with your plan administrator. 967 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03101 Tel: (888) 401-FLEX (3539) Fax: (603) 647-4668 38 Church Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Tel: (800) 371-7542 Fax: (401) 457-7266 Visit us at www.benstrat.com

Dependent Care Assistance Account (DCA) Under the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is the Dependent Care Assistance Account (DCA). This program allows you to take money out of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis, which you can use for all of your eligible dependent day care expenses. Since the money you choose to put into these accounts is not considered taxable income, you save by paying less Federal, State and FICA taxes. You could save between $17.65 and $48.65 on every $100 you choose to defer into these accounts. To best use this account you need to conservatively estimate how much money you expect to spend for the year on dependent day care expenses while you and your spouse (if applicable) are gainfully employed. Once you arrive at your estimate for the year you divide your total election by the number of pay periods. This amount will show you how much money will be coming out of your paycheck each pay period. When enrolled, this pre-tax money goes into your DCA account which is managed by Benefit Strategies. Once daycare services have been provided, you may submit claims to draw the money out of your account. Prepaying for daycare services or summer camps will not be reimbursed until the services are rendered. You will then be reimbursed up to the amount currently in your DCA account. The money is not available up front like a HCA account; you are limited to the cash amount currently credited in the account. When enrolling, the maximum reimbursement you can elect to contribute to the DCA is $5,000 per year, $2,500 if you are married and filing separately. In addition, your election is limited to the amount earned by the lower earning spouse. If your spouse earns $3,000 a year you cannot elect $5,000 in your DCA. The Maximum you could elect for the year would be $3,000. Eligible expenses include Before and After-school programs Au Pair (procurement or fees for finding an Au Pair are not) Babysitter inside or outside the home Day Camps Please keep in mind! Day Care Center Nursery School Relative or dependent that cares for your children o Must be over 19 o Cannot be claimed on federal tax return Expenses must be used to allow a single parent or both spouses to be gainfully employed or attend school full time. Dependent must spend at least 8 hours per day in your home. Dependent must be under age 13 or physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves. You can enroll in an DCA even if you are not participating in your Employer s medical plan. Annual elections are not available up front like a HCA account; you are limited to the balance in the account. Election Worksheet Eligible weekly dependent day care cost: (A) $ How many weeks of dependent care you will have in the Plan Year Total cost of dependent day care for the Plan Year (A x B): (C) $ Enter the Maximum Benefit Allowed: $2,500 if married filing separately; $5,000 if single or married filing jointly (B) (D) $ How much do you wish to contribute this Plan Year? Enter the lesser of either (D) or (C) (E) $ How many pay periods will there be in the Plan Year? This will be your pre-tax salary reduction per pay period: Divide the amount in (E) by (F) (G) $ (F)

Dependent Care Assistance Account & Federal Income Tax Credit Comparison Under the IRS code, two tax advantage options are available for dependent care expenses. You may use one or the other, or a combination of both, as long as you do not obtain pre-tax treatment and file for a tax credit on the same money. You should consult a qualified tax advisor to determine which option is best for you. Option 1: Dependent Care Assistance Account Using the Dependent Care Assistance Account you may put up to $5,000 ($2,500 if married and filing separately) into your account on a pre-tax basis. The maximum that can be used for this account does not coincide with the number of children in daycare. You will save Federal Income Tax (10% - 35%), FICA (7.65%), and State Income Tax (0% - 6+%) on any money contributed. The savings range from 17.65% to 48.65% depending on your federal tax bracket and state you live in. Option 2: Federal Income Tax Credit You are allowed to take a credit on your personal taxes, for the work-related child and dependent care expenses you incur. The maximum expense that may be considered is $3,000 for one qualifying dependent or $6,000 for two or more. However, only a percentage of these expenses may be deducted. The percentage depends on your adjusted gross income (or joint adjusted gross income if you and your spouse file a joint return.) You may take a credit of between 20% and 35% of your dependent care expenses, as shown on the chart below: Adjusted Gross Income Tax Credit Percentage $43,001 To No limit 20% $41,001 To $43,000 21% $39,001 To $41,000 22% $37,001 To $39,000 23% $35,001 To $37,000 24% $33,001 To $35,000 25% $31,001 To $33,000 26% $29,001 To $31,000 27% $27,001 To $29,000 28% $25,001 To $27,000 29% $23,001 To $25,000 30% $21,001 To $23,000 31% $19,001 To $21,000 32% $17,001 To $19,000 33% $15,001 To $17,000 34% $15,000 or Less 35% 967 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03101 Tel: (888) 401-FLEX (3539) Fax: (603) 647-4668 38 Church Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Tel: (800) 371-7542 Fax: (401) 457-7266 Visit us at www.benstrat.com