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MaryK4
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I had cobra but my job paid for it out of severance


You can still deduct the COBRA premiums as a medical expense as long as it was not pre-tax dollars.  You can check your paperwork to be sure.

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MaryK4
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I had cobra but my job paid for it out of severance


You can still deduct the COBRA premiums as a medical expense as long as it was not pre-tax dollars.  You can check your paperwork to be sure.

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I had cobra but my job paid for it out of severance

Where do I find how much the premiums were?

DavidD66
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I had cobra but my job paid for it out of severance

If you don't have the amount of the COBRA payments, I suggest you contact your former employer.

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