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Can I deduct the health insurance premiums I paid for my child? They are after tax

Yes, you can deduct health insurance premiums for a dependent if you itemize and the total expenses for you, your spouse, and your dependents exceed 10% of your adjusted gross income (7.5% if you're 65 or older as of December 31, 2016). The deduction is limited to the expenses above and beyond this amount.

See Deducting Medical, Dental, and Vision Expenses

To enter your medical /insurance expenses -

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)

  • Click on Deductions and Credits

  • Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)

  • Scroll down to Medical

  • On Medical Expenses, click the start or update button

See How much did you spend on insurance premiums? page.

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