Health care deduction

Soccer1303 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:48:39 GMT

Where in Turbo Tax do I enter my Federal Tax Exclusion for health insurance premiums for retired public safety officers? Does Turbo Tax calculate this? IRS pub 575 applies.

Re: Health care deduction

DawnC — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:55:54 GMT

Yes. TurboTax will ask you about that when you enter your 1099-R. Eligible retired public safety officers can exclude up to $3,000 from their taxable income each year for health insurance premiums. To be eligible:

You must be a retired public safety officer, which the IRS defines to include:

Law enforcement officers,
Firefighters,
Chaplains for these departments,
Members of rescue squads or ambulance crews.

You must have retired due to age/normal retirement or disability. The exclusion applies to premiums paid for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents.

Where do I enter a 1099-R?

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Health care deduction

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