With rising health care costs, claiming whatever tax breaks related to health care that you can is more important than ever. But there’s a threshold for deducting medical expenses that may be hard to meet. Fortunately, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has temporarily...
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Your Weekly ReadRevisit the penalty on individuals without health insurance
Now that Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal and replacement efforts appear to have collapsed, at least for the time being, it’s a good time for a refresher on the tax penalty the ACA imposes on individuals who fail to have “minimum essential” health insurance coverage...
3 midyear tax planning strategies for individuals
In the quest to reduce your tax bill, year end tax planning can only go so far. Tax-saving strategies take time to implement, so review your options now. Here are three strategies that can be more effective if you begin executing them midyear: Consider your bracket...
Smart options for investing in tax-deferred accounts
In a previous article, we discussed whether you should pay off credit card debt or save for retirement. In that article, we discussed contributing enough to your employer’s retirement plan to earn a full match on your contributions, then tackling your high interest...
A refresher on tax-related ACA provisions affecting businesses
Now that the bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been withdrawn and it’s uncertain whether there will be any other health care reform legislation this year, it’s a good time to review some of the tax-related ACA provisions affecting...
Are you able to deduct medical expenses on your tax return?
For many people, the cost of medical care keeps going up. So if possible, you should find ways to claim tax breaks related to health care. Unfortunately, it can be difficult because there’s a threshold for deducting itemized medical expenses that can be tough to meet....
Find the right tax-advantaged account to fund health care costs
With health care costs continuing to climb, tax-friendly ways to pay for these expenses are more attractive than ever. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) all provide opportunities for...
Health Insurance and Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a stressful experience, and some items may be overlooked. Nevertheless, if you are in this situation, you should be sure to pay some attention to future health insurance. Medical bills and health insurance premiums can be extremely...
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