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I am receiving long-term disability. Is it considered taxable income?

Last Updated: March 25, 2008

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Generally, you must report as income any amount you receive for your disability through an accident or health insurance plan paid for by your employer.

If both you and your employer have paid the premiums for the plan, only the amount you receive for your disability that is due to your employer's payments is reported as income. If you pay the entire cost of a health or accident insurance plan, you do not need to include any amounts you receive for your disability as income on your tax return.

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