Health care deduction

[Soccer1303]

Where in Turbo Tax do I enter my Federal Tax Exclusion for health insurance premiums for retired public safety officers?  Does Turbo Tax calculate this?  IRS pub 575 applies.

[DawnC]

Yes.  TurboTax will ask you about that when you enter your 1099-R.  Eligible retired public safety officers can exclude up to $3,000 from their taxable income each year for health insurance premiums.  To be eligible:

You must be a retired public safety officer, which the IRS defines to include:

• Law enforcement officers,
• Firefighters,
• Chaplains for these departments,
• Members of rescue squads or ambulance crews.

You must have retired due to age/normal retirement or disability.   The exclusion applies to premiums paid for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents.

Where do I enter a 1099-R?