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Can a non-resident claim an out of pocket health cost tax deduction?
I am a graduate student and my health insurance is paid by the university. I had an emergency visit and few subsequent doctor's visit in last financial year which were not covered by the insurance and ...
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What will the penalties be for someone with out insurance after Affordable Care Act takes effect?
If I currently don't have health insurance will I have to buy a plan? If I do not what will the penalties be?
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Should I elect to have my long term disability insurance be taxable?
My employer offers long term disability insurance as a standard benefit, and they also give me to option to make it taxable. From what I can tell, this means:
The premium is added to my taxable ...
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Self paid Insurance Premiums and taxes
Currently my employer proivdes a Health Insurance Allowance (which I understand is really just added compensation), but I am wondering if it is possible to somehow shield that money similar to a ...
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Why would I enroll in a Limited Purpose FSA, on top of an HSA?
Open enrollment is coming up and I have the option to open both an HSA and a limited purpose FSA, which only covers dental and vision expenses. Why would I participate in both?
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What's the difference between Term and Whole Life insurance?
How would one decide which is most appropriate? Are there tax or benefits differences that one offers over the other?
