It’s somehow appropriate that the IRS would release a private letter ruling regarding a double mastectomy in October (in case you’re not aware, it’s Breast
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Health Care Bill Update
One version of the health care reform bill has passed in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee with a vote of 13-10. And
Read MoreThe House Has A Plan To Pay For Health Care (Yes, There’s A Catch)
House Democrats think they have a plan to pay for health care reform. And yes, it’s going to cost… somebody. The 1000+ page health care
Read MoreObama Opposes Taxing Health Care Benefits
Don’t call it the Obama health care tax. On Sunday, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius clarified on CNN’s State of the Union that
Read MoreHealth Care Plan Leaves Huge Hole In the Budget
In an effort to fund their massive health care plan, members of Congress are scrambling to find revenue. After searching under their car seats and
Read MoreTaxing Health Care Benefits
Ever since President Obama raised the idea of taxing health care benefits, I’ve been asked what I think about the plan. Specifically, I’ve received a
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Birth Control Costs
Taxpayer asks: I have a weird question. My insurance doesn’t cover the cost of my birth control pills. Can I deduct them on my taxes?
Read MoreTwitter Tax Tips #16
Don’t forget that mileage to/from medical visits are deductible if you itemize – so are parking, tolls and transit. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter tax
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Medical Settlements
Taxpayer asks: Hi Taxgirl, I seen you on Good Day Philadelphia today, and I’m glad there is someone out there that really knows what she’s
Read MoreWill Obama Make Employee Health Benefits Taxable?
Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) isn’t a fan of limiting the itemized deductions for higher wage earners. I’ve said before that I’m not a fan of
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