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Can I get a tax break on my life or disability insurance?
Posted 30 May 2013
I've recently become a patent and taken out life and
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insurance. Are there any tax rebates available on this?
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30 May 2013 at 22:41
The only tax deduction relates to
Income
Protection in the event you become disabled and cannot work and lose out on earning income.
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