A new Small Business Administration study released today found that when the deductibility of health insurance premiums is increased, the survival of self employed businesses increases.

Well, duh!

Anything that puts dollars on the bottom line of a solo business is going to increase the odds of success. And they needed a study to confirm that? Jeesh.

Solo entrepreneurs (in the US) that can legitimately employ their spouse at least part-time can do even better — deduct their premiums AND medical expenses — through a tax “feature” known as section 105. Here’s a chance for little companies to finally get the breaks usually reserved for the “big boys”!

Tags: [medicalreimbursementplan],[self-employed],[taxes]

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