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Tips to Help You Estimate Flexible Spending Arrangement Contributions
6/19/2013 Elle Martinez Health Care

Tips to Help You Estimate Flexible Spending Arrangement Contributions

If you need to enroll in your employer provided Flexible Spending Account due to your plan’s open enrollment, changes in employment, or family size, here are some tips to help you figure out how much to contribute to your FSA from Elle Martinez of Couple Money. Full story

What are Tax Deductible Medical Expenses?
3/4/2013 Philip Taylor Tax Deductions and Credits

What are Tax Deductible Medical Expenses?

What amount of your medical expenses are tax deductible? Do you have to show proof of the expenses that you’re claiming as deductions? Whose medical bills are able to be deducted? These are some very common questions about medical expenses, so let’s just dive right in.
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Shedding Holiday Pounds: Is There a Tax Deduction for That?
11/28/2012 Michael Rubin Tax Deductions and Credits

Shedding Holiday Pounds: Is There a Tax Deduction for That?

Tis the season to overindulge and eat too much. Well, before you try to deduct your gym membership dues there are some things you need to know. Michael Rubin explains requirements for deducting your weight loss expenses. Full story

If You Have a Flexible Spending Arrangement, Read This!
12/27/2011 Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP® Tax Planning

If You Have a Flexible Spending Arrangement, Read This!

Many employers offer Flexible Spending Arrangements. Under the typical flex-spend account you can contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax, to be used for various types of expenses. Find out details about this account before year end.

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What Medical Expenses Can I Deduct?
12/8/2011 Elle Martinez Deductions and Credits

What Medical Expenses Can I Deduct?

You can deduct your medical expenses, your spouse’s expenses (provided you’re filing jointly), or your dependent. You have to itemize your deductions and the expenses must be more the 7.5% of your AGI. Find out what expenses qualify. Full story

Maximize Your Medical Expense Deductions
2/24/2011 Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP® Tax Tips

Maximize Your Medical Expense Deductions

Medical expenses cost a bundle, even with the help of health insurance, and they rise astronomically year after year. Luckily, medical insurance premiums, co-pays and uncovered medical expenses are deductible as itemized deductions on your tax return, and that can help defray the costs. But before you breathe a sigh of relief, read on. Full story

Is Your Weight Loss Tax Deductible?
12/19/2010 veragibbons Deductions and Credits

Is Your Weight Loss Tax Deductible?

We all know that this is the time of year when everyone makes resolutions to lose weight, but did you know that if you itemize your tax returns (as 40% of us do), you can monetize your weight loss? Full story

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