topic Medical expenses worksheet (Schedule A, line 1), line 2b in Deductions & credits

Medical expenses worksheet (Schedule A, line 1), line 2b

Clar5 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:53:14 GMT

On the Medical Expenses Worksheet for schedule A, line 1, Line 2b "Tax payer's portion of 1095-A premiums (total less spouse)", what does "total less spouse" mean? I have never encountered this on previous returns.

Thanks

Re: Medical expenses worksheet (Schedule A, line 1), line 2b

DianeW777 — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:47:15 GMT

Please clarify where you are seeing this statement.

Is it in the medical deductions? (I do not see this in either version of TurboTax).
Is it when you are entering your 1095-A?
Which software are you using, TurboTax Desktop or TurboTax Online?
Are you using step-by-step if using TurboTax Desktop?

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Re: Medical expenses worksheet (Schedule A, line 1), line 2b

Clar5 — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:48:56 GMT

1). No. It is a worksheet titled "Medical Expenses Worksheet, Schedule A Line 1"

2) It appeared after I entered information from 1095-A forms.

3) I am using TurboTax Deluxe, desktop version

4) I use the step-by-step but occasionally I switch to "forms" to see how numbers are calculated or where they are coming from. I never would have discovered it if I had not gone to the "forms" format.

I do not wish to send a diagnostic; it doesn't affect my taxes in a negative way, I am just curious what that one line 2b means. I can't find that worksheet on the IRS website.

Thanks for your help.

Re: Medical expenses worksheet (Schedule A, line 1), line 2b

DawnC — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:02:17 GMT

There are 2 fields on Line 2b, both are for Form 1095-A premiums. The top line is for the taxpayer and the second line is for the spouse on the return.

Re: Medical expenses worksheet (Schedule A, line 1), line 2b

Clar5 — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:36:38 GMT

Thanks, Dawn; I understand they have separated tax payer from spouse, it just didn't make sense to me since the amounts appearing on both lines are the same. Appreciate your time; thanks again 🙂