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Re:Many See I.R.S. Penalties as More Affordable Than Health ... by dplgk on Monday January 04, 2016 @08:19PM (#10840267)
It seems like you're saying you can write off any medical expenses which doesn't seem to be true according to the internet

> The IRS allows you to deduct qualified medical expenses that exceed 10% of your adjusted gross income for the year.

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Re:Many See I.R.S. Penalties as More Affordable Than Health ... by chimeracoder on Monday January 04, 2016 @08:39PM (#10840347)
> It seems like you're saying you can write off any medical expenses which doesn't seem to be true according to the internet

He's referring to an HSA, which comes with triple tax advantages (contribute pre-tax, pay no tax on gains, and pay no tax on usage).

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