turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

jfloore69
Returning Member

I have to pay for my childs medical which is entered in box 14 of my W2, where do I enter that on Turbotax?

 
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

4 Replies
MinhT1
Expert Alumni

I have to pay for my childs medical which is entered in box 14 of my W2, where do I enter that on Turbotax?

You can claim your child's medical insurance as Medical expenses.

 

You can claim all medical and dental bills, prescription drugs and health insurance premiums paid out-of-pocket as Medical Expenses in Schedule A - Itemized Deductions

 

For tax year 2019, 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 2019, standard deductions are:

For a taxpayer under 65, not claimed as a dependent

  • $12,200 for Single
  • $24,400 for Married Filing Jointly, or Qualifying Widow(er) with dependent child
  • $18,350 for Head of Household
  • $12,200 for Married Filing Separately
  • If you are over 65 or blind, add $1,300 for each instance if married or add $1,650 each instance if single or head of household

 

You can enter Medical expenses by following these steps:

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

 

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
jfloore69
Returning Member

I have to pay for my childs medical which is entered in box 14 of my W2, where do I enter that on Turbotax?

Thank you, do I enter it in Dependant gross long term care premium?

AnnetteB6
Expert Alumni

I have to pay for my childs medical which is entered in box 14 of my W2, where do I enter that on Turbotax?

It would not be considered a long-term care premium if it was simply medical insurance.  Enter it in the Medical Insurance Premiums section or at the end as a medical expense where you can type your own description.  

 

You should be sure that the insurance premiums that you pay are not being paid with pre-tax money from your paychecks.  If it is pre-tax money, then you cannot also deduct the cost as a medical expense.  If you are not sure, you should contact your employer to verify.  

 

 

@jfloore69

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

I have to pay for my childs medical which is entered in box 14 of my W2, where do I enter that on Turbotax?

As Annette alluded to, it is almost positively pre-tax through your employer.  Assuming that is the case, you don't enter it anywhere on your tax return.

Unlock tailored help options in your account.

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question