SSA-1099 ? about Medicare B Premiums deducted from Benefit. The amount I entered now shows up as a potential itemized deduction. How do I change that?

[diverman1955]

Medicare B Premiums need to be reported?

[rjs]

You don't change it. It's correct. The Medicare Part B premium is a medical expense. If you have enough other itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction, the Medicare Part B premium is included in your medical expenses. If you take the standard deduction it doesn't matter that the Medicare premium is a "potential itemized deduction." Any potential itemized deductions won't be shown on your tax return if you take the standard deduction.

[VolvoGirl]

If you get reimbursed for it or have self employment income that changes things and the answer will probably be different.