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posted Jun 6, 2019 6:55:06 AM

How do i determine if health ins is pre tax?

How do i know if my health insurance is taken out pre-tax

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Level 2
Jun 6, 2019 6:55:07 AM

If your W2 has health insurance in box 12 DD, it's pre tax dollars.

You will not enter it in the Medical expenses section.


W-2 box 12 code DD :  this has no effect on your tax return.

DD—Cost of employer-sponsored health coverage. The amount reported with Code DD is not taxable.

Code DD in Box 12 is the cost that your employer/and/or you, paid for your Health Insurance.

It is informational but it is not included in your tax filing.  You can enter it in the W-2 Box 12 drop down menu - it is found after z.

https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/form-w-2-reporting-of-employer-sponsored-health-coverage 

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Level 2
Jun 6, 2019 6:55:07 AM

If your W2 has health insurance in box 12 DD, it's pre tax dollars.

You will not enter it in the Medical expenses section.


W-2 box 12 code DD :  this has no effect on your tax return.

DD—Cost of employer-sponsored health coverage. The amount reported with Code DD is not taxable.

Code DD in Box 12 is the cost that your employer/and/or you, paid for your Health Insurance.

It is informational but it is not included in your tax filing.  You can enter it in the W-2 Box 12 drop down menu - it is found after z.

https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/form-w-2-reporting-of-employer-sponsored-health-coverage 

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:55:10 AM

Your pay stub should show if the health insurance is taken our pre-tax.