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Why Domestic Partner Health Coverage Becomes Taxable Income

The IRS doesn't recognize domestic partners as spouses, so employer-paid health coverage for a partner becomes taxable "imputed income" on your paycheck, unless the partner qualifies as your tax dependent.

Business  · 11 Jul 2026, 11:13  · Priya Raman
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Why Your 2026 Tax Refund Is Taking So Long

More than 830,000 taxpayers got a letter saying their refund is approved but on hold. Here's what's actually driving the delays, and how to get unstuck faster.

Business  · 7 Jul 2026, 06:36  · Priya Raman