Posted: Oct 14, 2005 By: Michael J Garvey

Subject: Taxing benefits to an employee

Comment: It is difficult for both the employer and employee to afford health insurance coverage. The tax break makes it easier. Removing the tax break will make it more difficult to keep the marginal employees and dependents in the plan. We are over taxed currently. We need to provide incentives for employees to participate and employers to continue welfare benefit health plans.