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Can I deduct the EXTRA cost my wife has to pay for insurance premiums to cover me on her employer plan IF I am self-employed?

I have just formed an LLC to start consulting. I lost my previous job at the end of Jan 2024 and my put me on her insurance (we had both been on my prior company's insurance until Feb 1 2024). To add me, she has to pay an additional premium per paycheck for medical, dental, and vision.  Now that I am self-employed, can I deduct the amount EXTRA she has to pay to put me on her insurance if I stay on her plan?
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Can I deduct the EXTRA cost my wife has to pay for insurance premiums to cover me on her employer plan IF I am self-employed?

No.  You cannot claim the health insurance on your Schedule C for self-employment.  The insurance premiums paid under your spouse's insurance can only be deducted as an itemized deduction on Schedule A of your jointly filed tax return.

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