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posted Jun 3, 2019 1:15:58 PM

Can I deduct my Medicare, supplemental and prescription plans I pay into monthly?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 1:15:59 PM

Yes, you can deduct all your health insurance premiums along with all medical expenses paid out-of-pocket as Medical expenses.

Medical Expenses are subject to the 7.5% rule and you can only claim the excess over 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income.

Please note that Itemized Deductions will only "help" when they exceed your standard deduction.

For 2017, standard deductions are:

For a taxpayer under 65, not claimed as a dependent

  • $6,350 for Single
  • $12,700 for Married Filing Jointly, or Qualifying Widow(er) with dependent child
  • $9,350 for Head of Household
  • $6,350 for Married Filing Separately
  • If you are over 65 or blind, add $1,250 for each instance or add $1,550 each instance if single and not a surviving spouse

In TurboTax, you can enter Medical expenses by following these steps:

  • In TurboTax, open your tax return
  • Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then on Deductions & Credits on top of the screen
  • Scroll down to All Tax breaks, locate the section Medical and click on Show more
  • Click Start next to Medical Expenses.