suffer. 1  to undergo or feel pain or distress: The patient is still suffering. 2  to sustain injury, disadvantage, or loss: One's health suffers from overwork. 3  to undergo a penalty, as of death: The traitor was made to suffer on the gallows. 4  to endure pain, disability, death, etc., patiently or willingly.
A standard benefits package usually includes varying degrees of health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and a few fringe benefits. One thing to keep in mind: to receive a competitive rate on all health plans and to be able to participate in a 401(k) plan, a company must have at least five employees. Health Benefits.
The Standard Deduction. The standard deduction is a dollar amount that reduces the amount of income on which you are taxed. But you cannot take the standard deduction if you claim itemized deductions. In general, the basic standard deduction is an amount relative to each tax year and varies according to your filing status.