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Can you deduct insurance premiums on taxes?

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2016-02-29 00:42:54

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Depends on how you paid the premiums. If you paid the premiums on a pretax basis, then you cannot declare the premiums. Many COBRA payments, retiree insurance payments and so on can be deducted.

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