Can I Claim Medical Expenses on My Taxes?
Medical expenses can take a bite out of your budget, especially if you have unforeseen emergencies that are not fully covered by your insurance. The Internal Revenue Service allows taxpayers some relief, making some of these expenses partly tax-deductible. To take advantage of this tax deduction, you need to know what counts as a medical expense and how to claim the deduction. Read more…
Deducting Health Insurance Premiums If You're Self-Employed
Most self-employed taxpayers can deduct health insurance premiums, including age-based premiums for long-term care coverage. Write-offs are available whether or not you itemize, if you meet the requirements. Read more…
Deducting Medical Expenses for a Major Illness or Injury
TurboTax helps you understand medical expense deductions, HSA and MSA distributions, flexible spending accounts, IRA and 401(k) payouts for medical expenses, and more. Read more…
Health Insurance Assistance for the Unemployed
Having health insurance can help lower the financial stress of unemployment. Although finding affordable coverage becomes a challenge when you don't have a job, but options do exist. Read more…
Know the Key Dates for Health Care Reform
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment periods vary from year-to-year, but are expected to continue to be late in fall to early winter. Being aware of health care reform key dates can mean avoiding tax penalties for remaining uninsured. Read more…
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