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State tax filing

Pretax medical insurance premiums are not deductible.  From the Iowa instructions ; Deduct insurance premiums that you paid to cover medical care, including hospitalization, surgical fees, x-rays, inpatient care, dental care, prescription medicines, hearing, eye care, etc. But, if your employer withholds an amount from your paycheck that you don't pay tax on, you cannot take a deduction for it.