Currently receiving health insurance through "Obama Care", not employer, thus they are not pre-tax dollars. Can these health insurance premiums be deducted?

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June 4, 2019
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Critter

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Yes to the extent you paid them out of pocket and did not get the Premium Tax Credit on your return.

RachelW33

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Yes, Health Insurance Premiums you pay out of pocket for "Obama Care" can be deducted as a Medical Expense on Schedule A, IF you itemize your deductions. Keep in mind that you can only deduct what you actually pay out of pocket, so if you received a subsidy or premium tax credit, do not include those amounts as part of your total.

For more details about Deducting Medical Expenses on Schedule A, please see the FAQ below: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4774889

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