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Savings accounts



        Cytokinetics offers several accounts that enable you to pay for eligible expenses tax-favored. The IRS provides a list of eligible
        expenses for each account at www.irs.gov.

                 Health Savings                  Health Care Flexible               Dependent Care Flexible
                 Account (HSA)                Spending Accounts (FSAs)              Spending Account (FSA)
          Available to those enrolled in the   Your options depend on your medical   Use for eligible childcare expenses for
          High Deductible HSA Plan as long   plan enrollment.                  dependents under age 13 or eldercare.
          as you are not enrolled in any   • Health Care FSA – If you are not
          other health coverage or Medicare,   enrolled in an HSA Plan, you can use
          or claimed as a dependent on      this account for medical, pharmacy,
          someone else’s tax return.        dental and vision expenses.
                                          • Limited Purpose FSA – If you are
                                            enrolled in the High Deductible Health
                                            Plan and establish a Health Savings
                                            Account (HSA), you can only enroll in a
                                            Limited Purpose FSA for all expenses
                                            that are not reimbursed through the HSA
                                            (e.g., dental and vision expenses).


        Comparison of accounts


                                                         HSA                                  FSA

         Does Cytokinetics contribute?                    
                                                 Employee: Up to $1,400                        X
         Amount for full-year 2022
                                            Employee +1 or Family: Up to $2,800

         Can I contribute my own savings?                                                    
                                                          
                                                                                               
         Is there an IRS maximum annual            Employee: $3,650
         contribution?                               Family: $7,300           Health Care or Limited Purpose FSAs: $2,850
                                            Those 55 and older can contribute an   Dependent Care FSA: $5,000
                                                additional $1,000 annually.
                                                                                               !
                                                                               Up to $570 for Health Care and Limited
         Will my savings roll over each year?
                                                       Unlimited                     Purpose FSAs; No roll over for
                                                                                         Dependent Care FSA

         Will I earn interest on my savings?                                                 X

         Are the savings tax-favored?                                                        
         In most states*
                                                                              Any monies not used for eligible expenses are
         Do I keep the money if I leave                                        forfeited; Option to continue Health Care or
         the company?                                     
                                                                               Limited Purpose FSAs only through COBRA
                                                          !
         Can I also have a Flexible Spending                                                  N/A
         Account (FSA)?                           Limited Purpose and
                                                Dependent Care FSAs only
        *State taxes may still apply in CA, NJ, and AL. For detailed tax implications of an HSA, please contact your professional tax advisor.
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