Tax rules ease obesity weight loss costs for taxpayers
The IRS now allows deductions for obesity related medical expenses including gastric bypass, approved weight loss drugs, and nutrition counseling when itemized and exceeding 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income. Experts note many may not reach the threshold, though gains exist for those with obesity related surgeries and doctor ordered treatments.
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Connie Farrow
Associated Press
Internal Revenue Service
Linda Webb Carilli
Weight Watchers International Inc
IRS
Kris Moore
Morgan Downey
American Obesity Association
Moore
Jenny Craig Inc
Group BBS seek FTC probe of Wal-Mart tax kiosks privacy
PennPIRG and rivals observed tax booths at about a dozen Wal-Mart stores nationwide to determine if consumer data like Social Security numbers and birth dates were protected. They reported overheard conversations and exposed screens, and urged privacy screens and nonvisible desks to guard information.
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Wal-Mart
Pittsburgh
Federal Trade Commission
Pennsylvania
Public Interest Research Group
Beth McConnell
Pennpirg
The
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
H&r Block
Wal
Senators weigh blocking federal contracts to offshore jobs
Washington lawmakers debate restricting federal contractors from moving U.S. jobs overseas as manufacturing fears grow. Senator Chris Dodd proposes banning offshore work when the government privatizes jobs or contracts and uses federal funds, arguing that federal dollars should support American workers.
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Washington
Chris Dodd
D-Conn
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ECEAN
Maine
Ottawa
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H&r
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