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    Mar 24, 2013, 07:51 PM
    Deduct health insurance from taxes
    Can I deduct health insurance from taxes?
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    Mar 24, 2013, 08:29 PM
    Did you pay for it independent of your place of work, or did you get it through your employer?
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    Mar 26, 2013, 07:41 PM
    Employer pays most I pay part. I was thinking about deduction of my part.
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    Mar 26, 2013, 08:10 PM
    Your payment is done with PRE-tax money and thus is NOT deductible.
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