Do I deduct my portion of premium payments If I must make up the difference in what my employer contributes to my union sponsored plan?

[lazylarz2]

My health insurance is sponsored by my union and partially paid for with employer contributions as a benefit. Any difference is made up of after tax personal contributions.

[MaryK4 · Accepted solution]

Yes you can deduct as Medical Expenses.  Note for federal taxes, the deduction is the amount that exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income, but you state may have a different threshold.  If you enter in TurboTax it will let you know your best options.

[lazylarz2]

Thank you!