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Do payroll health insurance deductions count as a medical expense?

Medical insurance premiums are deducted from your pre-tax pay So you can’t deduct those expenses. 

JohnB5677
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Do payroll health insurance deductions count as a medical expense?

If you are making the payment for your health insurance, Yes you can.  If the company is paying, you can not.

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