Monthly Archives: April 2010

Carpe DIAM

Okay, so I used a little poetic license in the title, which I borrowed from the Latin phrase, “Carpe Diem.”  DIAM stands for Disability Insurance Awareness Month, which will be “celebrated” once again in May.  Life and Health Insurance Foundation … Continue reading

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Tax Consequences of Disability Benefits

When my clients ask me whether or not disability benefits are taxable, my answer is simple – if the premiums are paid with after tax dollars, the benefits are NOT taxable.  If the premiums are paid with pre-tax dollars, the … Continue reading

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