How do i determine if health ins is pre tax?

[abbs1980]

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

[MichelleT · Accepted solution]

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 

[billtheham63]

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