Schedule 1 line 17

[ameairs01]

Julie, my CPA did the numbers and I did the numbers using turbo tax.  We are off on schedule 1 line 17.  Turbo tax shows a number while my CPA doesn't which makes a difference. 

If I don't check the box where it says I'm self-employed and bought a marketplace plan we are $4.00 difference. The problem is I am self-employed and should check this box and by doing we have a variance.

Can you help?  Thanks

[terroirmalibu]

I have more than 2% S Corp. I don’t have schedule c. Where exactly do I enter my health insurance sonic ends up on Schedule 1, line 17? It really shouldn’t be this difficult. 

Thanks!

[PatriciaV]

@terroirmalibu

You must be self-employed (Schedule C) in order to claim Self-Employed Health Insurance. Otherwise, report medical premiums under Deductions & Credits >> Medical >> Medical Expenses.

If you're using TurboTax Home & Business, go to Business >> Business Income and Expenses >> Less Common Business Situations >> Self-employed Health Insurance.

In TurboTax Self-Employed, go to Federal >> Income & Expenses >> Other Business Situations >> Self-Employed Health Insurance Paid.

[midpitts]

"If you're using TurboTax Home & Business, go to Business >> Business Income and Expenses >> Less Common Business Situations >> Self-employed Health Insurance."

There isn't a Less Common Business Situations listed on my TT H&B.  I went through the expense options and it wasn't there either.  

[DianeW777]

When you are working on your business section of your tax return you should follow the steps below to enter your health insurance.

1. Search (upper right) business expenses > Click the Jump to.. Link > Select Edit beside your business > Scroll to Business Expenses
2. Select Other Common Business Expenses > Select Insurance Payments > Select Health Insurance (Click the 'Learn More' link)
3. See the screen image below and the link below for more information:
   • Where do I enter health insurance premiums in TurboTax Home & Business if I am self employed?

@midpitts

[midpitts]

Thanks DianeW777.  I found it.  However, a month ago when I printed my forms I had a form called Self-Employed Heath and Long-Term Care Insuance Deduction Worksheet.  This time, it is missing.  I want to see this document to find out how it handled my health insurance.  Last time I printed it there was a note at the bottom of the page that said: 

"a self employed health insurance of $863 form premiums paid through an exchange is included as an adjustment to income but does not appear on these worksheets." 

This note explained the reason for the difference in what I paid in premiums and what showed up on line 17 on my schedule 1. 

Is there a way to get this form? 

[midpitts]

Nevermind I found it in the forms under Health LTC wks

[user17568281569]

your path to enter SE health premiums is not in 2025 Home ^ Business desktop version. How do I get it entered. In the 20 years, I've been filing as a self-employed individual using TurboTax I have never had this problem. What happened? How do I get the number entered?

[CesarJ]

To enter self-employed health insurance premiums in TurboTax Home & Business Desktop for 2025, follow these steps:

1. Open your tax return and go to the Federal Taxes section.
2. Select Wages & Income.
3. If asked how you want to enter your income, choose I'll choose what I work on.
4. Under Business Items, select Start or Update next to Business Income and Expenses (Schedule C).
5. Enter or review your business info until you reach the Business Expenses screen.
6. Select Start or Update next to All Other Expenses.
7. Enter your self-employed health insurance premiums amount in the description box (e.g., "Self-Employed Health Insurance Premiums") and the amount paid.

This entry will apply the deduction automatically on Schedule 1, line 17, and the amount will flow through the return correctly.

Note that you do not enter the deduction directly on Schedule 1 worksheet; TurboTax calculates it from the business expenses you enter.

@user17568281569 

[VolvoGirl]

@user17568281569   It's still the same place as before.  I have Home & Business and just went though the steps

For Desktop Home & Business program…..
Click on the Business tab - Continue

Then pick I'll choose what I work on

Click on Business Income and Expenses Update
Click on Edit by your Business name
Go down to Business Expenses
Click on Other Common Expenses

Insurance Payments - Start