Use of the term Anglo-Saxon begins with Walter Scott, as an adjective meant to differentiate the common people of England from the haughty and oppressive Norman-French aristocracy (the so-called Norman yoke).
Pretax Payroll Deductions. Pretax payroll deductions are qualified deductions that lower your employees' taxable wages. You subtract their contributions from their gross wages before figuring their tax withholding. Some pretax deductions reduce taxable wages for income tax; others reduce taxable wages for Social Security and Medicare taxes.
How to Make Pre-Tax or Post-Tax Contributions. First we have to be clear on what those terms mean. A pre-tax contribution is one made by your employer, either as part of your benefits plan, or as a deduction from your paycheck which you directed to your HSA. In either case, the money comes from your employer prior to payroll taxes (such as FICA and FUTA) and Federal income tax withholding being applied.