I am self employed in real estate. Medicare insurance premiums are deducted from my social security payment. Can I deduct that under self employed health insurance?

[walton55456]

Can i deduct my Medicare insurance premiums in Self Employment Business expense instead of Schedule A?  I am self employed in real estate.  Thanks.

[JulieR · Accepted solution]

Yes.  The IRS has ruled that Medicare premiums do count for self-employed health deduction. The following TurboTax FAQ explains: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5460150

[Edited 02.15.2019 | 5:43 pm pst]

[JulieR]

Please see my edited response.