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]]> http://www.taxgirl.com/fix-the-tax-code-friday-severance-packages/comment-page-1/#comment-10208 VF Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:02:58 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/?p=2799#comment-10208 I was recently laid off and received a severance package. I also received the monetary equivalent for 5 months of COBRA coverage. However, why was this taxed? I understand my severance being taxed, but I thought that medical premiums were not taxable? Thanks VF I was recently laid off and received a severance package. I also received the monetary equivalent for 5 months of COBRA coverage. However, why was this taxed? I understand my severance being taxed, but I thought that medical premiums were not taxable?
Thanks
VF

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