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  • Aug 26, 2008, 11:44 AM
    looseendz
    Health reimbursement
    Hello All, My job reimburses up to $250 for joining a gym or weight watchers, etc, my question is they put the money in my paycheck and took taxes. Is this how it normally works? Thanks in advance. I am in Massachusetts if that matters
  • Aug 26, 2008, 12:59 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Yes, that is now it normally works.

    Physical fitness training and/or weight reduction programs do NOT fall under the normal tax-free medical costs.

    Hence, any incentive to join such programs are taxable income.
  • Aug 27, 2008, 06:25 AM
    looseendz
    Thank you, I thought because it was reimbursement it shouldn't be taxed because I was already taxed on my money and then just reimbursed.
  • Aug 27, 2008, 11:44 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Sorry, the reimbursement is EXTRA compensation provided by the employer as a reward for an encouraged activity.
  • Aug 28, 2008, 07:51 AM
    looseendz
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AtlantaTaxExpert
    Sorry, the reimbursement is EXTRA compensation provided by the employer as a reward for an encouraged activity.


    Thanks Again (We can never get out of paying taxes)
  • Sep 13, 2008, 08:59 AM
    eriknugent
    What's better more money or less what difference if its taxed you still have more in your pocket
  • Sep 13, 2008, 10:15 AM
    Fr_Chuck
    yes, it is taxable, sorry I wish it was not either. For example the company car I drive, I have to track milage personal and business, The value of the personal usage is taxable
  • Sep 13, 2008, 01:12 PM
    eriknugent
    Why is everyone trying to get out of taxes yes I know there to high but look at our national debt who should pay for it? And by the way anyone here who votes vote for anything other than a dem or repub?
  • Sep 15, 2008, 10:50 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Erik:

    I understand your frustration, but this is NOT the forum to vent on national policy or politics.

    It is a TAX forum, so let's just discuss taxes, okay?
  • Sep 15, 2008, 04:06 PM
    eriknugent
    Still tax is policy and trying to get out of paying a little extra tax when someone gives you a little extra money is wrong.

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