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I am retired from Civil service. Are my payments for health insurance part of my taxable retirement? Do I deduct from my taxable amount in box 2?

 
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SharonD007
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I am retired from Civil service. Are my payments for health insurance part of my taxable retirement? Do I deduct from my taxable amount in box 2?

Generally, payments for health insurance are paid with pre-tax money and are deducted from your taxable income by the plan administrator.  Don't change anything on your 1099-R.  If you aren't sure, contact your plan administrator.

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