I thought I was right in the beginning ... which is a plus for employers since they pay less taxes as well.
"Yes. Employers may make pre-tax contributions to their employee's HSAs if they have a cafeteria plan in place that provides for HSA contributions. These contributions are not subject to witholding from wages for income tax or subject to FICA, FUTA or the Railroad Retirement Act."
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