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July 10, 2019   |   0
Doesn’t City Income Tax Use the Same Numbers as Federal Taxes?

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The short answer is No. The numbers are different. Federal and most State tax returns subtract for fringe benefits (e. g. 401K), adjustments (e. g. student loan interest) and/or a standard deduction before calculating total taxable income also known as Adjusted Gross Income or AGI. However, Cities usually base their taxable income on the Box Doesn’t City Income Tax Use the Same Numbers as Federal Taxes?

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May 29, 2019   |   0
Saving $ on Health Insurance?

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Health Insurance costs are rising. One way to reduce health insurance premiums is to enroll in a high deductible health insurance plan and to pair that plan with a (tax deductible) Health Savings Account. For 2019 A high deductible health insurance plan has deductible of at least $1,400 (for individual coverage) or $2,750 (for family Saving $ on Health Insurance?

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