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.
Standard deduction. Under United States tax law, the standard deduction is a dollar amount that non-itemizers may subtract from their income before income tax is applied. Taxpayers may choose either itemized deductions or the standard deduction, whichever results in the lesser amount of tax payable. The standard deduction is available to US citizens and aliens who are resident for tax purposes and who are individuals, married persons, and heads of household.