Deduction of Health Insurance Premiums in Idaho

[MHeringRVT]

While filling out the Idaho state return, I'm asked if I have health insurance premiums that have not been deducted on the federal return.

My wife and I are both retired and receive health insurance through her old employer, however we pay a monthly premium for these benefits.  These premiums were not deducted on the federal return because we used the standard deduction.  Our total insurance premiums and medical expenses do not exceed the 7.5% of AGI threshold.

Can these premiums be deducted for the state of Idaho, or is it presumed that they have been deducted by using the federal standard deduction?

Thank you.

[MinhT1 · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can deduct health insurance premiums on your Idaho state return, even if you use the standard deduction.