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csruckman
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I paid COBRA premimum insurance payments for the last 6 months. Can those be deducted? If so, how do I get back to the right page to enter them?

 
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LindaA
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I paid COBRA premimum insurance payments for the last 6 months. Can those be deducted? If so, how do I get back to the right page to enter them?

Yes, if you itemize deductions (Schedule A), you can include your out-of-pocket COBRA payments as a medical expense. The deduction for qualified medical expenses is limited to the amount in excess of 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI).

 

To enter your out-of-pocket COBRA payments:

  • Continue your return in TurboTax Online. (If your return isn't open, you'll need to sign in and click Take me to my return.)
  • Click the drop-down arrow next to Tax Tools (lower left of your screen).
  • Select Tools.
  • In the pop-up window, select Topic Search.
  • In the I'm looking for: box, type medical expenses.
  • In the results box, highlight medical expenses, sch a, then click GO.
  • Follow the onscreen instructions. Medical expenses are divided into numerous categories, so you will go through several screens before you enter your COBRA payments. (The categories are: prescription medications, medical professionals, medical facility fees, x-ray and lab work fees, long-term care services, eye care expenses, medical supplies and equipment, medical travel, insurance premiums, and other medical expenses.)


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