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https://policyoptions.irpp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Kiss-photo-article-1.jpg2000700There has been some discussion recently about a proposal by the federal government to make employee health and dental plans taxable benefits. There are budgetary and ethical reasons to do so. One report estimated that taxing these plans could raise about $2.9 billion in federal revenues. From the ethical perspective, proponents of the tax argue […]