If you are not self employed is expense on health insurane tax deductible?

[KathrynG3]

Yes. These health insurance premiums would be deductible as an itemized deduction if

• the premiums were not paid through your paycheck or by your employer
• the premiums were paid by you independently
• the premiums and any medical expenses exceed 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income

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[hank17]

I am retired and purchase my insurance through my former employee. My payments are made with after tax dollars and are deducted from my retirement biweekly check. They are not subsidizing the cost. Can I deduct the insurance premium?? Thanks Hank

[VolvoGirl]

Only as an Itemized Deduction on Schedule A.  Not against self employment income.