*Tax Formula--The tax law does not allow medical deductions for expenses that benefit an individual's general health. New ruling: A woman who could not breast-feed her child purchased infant formula instead. The IRS said the formula satisfies the baby's basic nutritional requirements, so it cannot be deducted as a medical expense. Accordingly, the cost does not qualify for reimbursement under a flexible spending account.

*Serious Business--You may have seen first-hand how humor can lighten the mood in a somber workplace or defuse a potentially explosive situation. It can also increase productivity. But know that humor should have its boundaries. Although everyone's sensibilities will differ, it is usually better to poke fun at situations rather than people. Use your moral compass to avoid crossing the line.

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