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Some health care reform proposals include tax credits. These save the individual more money than would the same amount taken as a tax deduction. In some cases, the credit may only reduce the amount of tax owed; in other cases, the credit may actually be refunded to the taxpayer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A reduction of tax liability for Federal income tax purposes. Several national health insurance proposals allow businesses and\/or individuals to reduce their taxes dollar for dollar for certain defined medical expenses. 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