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Health Savings Accounts

Remember, if you are self-employed, your insurance premiums plus your HSA deposits are tax-deductible.

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But what if you could...

  • Reduce your premiums by 25% or more? Personally, I reduced my premiums by over 50% and used a strategy that decreased my premiums each year for the past 5 years.
  • Bank the money you save and reduce your taxable income? Last year, I reduced my taxable income by $3800. Plus I have that $3800 in a tax-deferred, interest bearing savings account.
  • Pay your medical & preventive expenses with tax free dollars? Services like vision, dental, chiropractic, acupuncture and alternative medicine (a few of my favorites).
  • Build an additional tax deferred investment account that's exclusive only to this strategy? I'm on track to have an additional $90K and my son over $200K. (Commonly referred to as a medical IRA)
  • You own your HSA with complete control.
  • Simple to use – No Claim Forms – Keep your receipts.
  • HSAs are portable and stay with you – not your job.
  • Anyone can contribute (deposit) into your HSA.
  • All contributions are tax deductible.
  • Use your HSA for current or future medical expenses.
  • Tax exempt funds for preventive & alternative care.
  • Money you don't spend rolls over year after year.
  • No 'Use it or Lose' requirements.
  • Earn tax-deferred interest with investment options.
  • 55 & older receive extra $1000 'catch-up' contribution.
  • At 65, withdraw for any reason without penalties.
  • One time transfer from IRA into your HSA.
  • Rollover funds from FSA & HRA into your HSA.
  • Lower administrative costs for the employer.

Remember, if you are self-employed, your insurance premiums plus your HSA deposits are tax-deductible.

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