[looseendz]

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

[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.

[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.

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

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

[looseendz]

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)

[eriknugent]

What's better more money or less what difference if its taxed you still have more in your pocket

[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

[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?

[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?

[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.