Taxes on health insurance have grown dramatically over the last 20 years – now totaling $5.2 billion. With employers responsible for a significant portion of the private health insurance premiums, the state taxes on private coverage are viewed as “hidden” business taxes. They are already the largest business tax that employers and individuals pay.
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