Should medicare supplemental insurance,medigap, be included on line 29 on form 1040? I am retired but my wife is self employed,thanks, Pio

rocky506 · ‎June 4, 2019

MinhT · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, if one spouse is self-employed. you can claim medicare supplemental insurance, Medicare Part B and Medigap as self-employed health insurance on line 29 of form 1040.

Please read this TurboTax article for more information:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/home-ownership/deducting-health-insurance-premiums-if-youre-sel...

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MinhT · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, if one spouse is self-employed. you can claim medicare supplemental insurance, Medicare Part B and Medigap as self-employed health insurance on line 29 of form 1040.

Please read this TurboTax article for more information:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/home-ownership/deducting-health-insurance-premiums-if-youre-sel...

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Should medicare supplemental insurance,medigap, be included on line 29 on form 1040? I am retired but my wife is self employed,thanks, Pio