If I am self-employed can I claim any of my health primiums if my heath insurance is through my wife's employer?

norefund4u · ‎June 3, 2019

IsabellaG · ‎June 3, 2019

No, you can't deduct premiums paid through an employers plan. This deduction is only for individuals who pay for their own insurance because they are not qualified to participate in an employer plan, either their own or their spouse's. The insurance plan must be established under your business.

See these links: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Self-Employment-Taxes/Deducting-Health-Insurance-Prem...

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p535/ch06.html#en_US_2016_publink1000208843

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IsabellaG · ‎June 3, 2019

No, you can't deduct premiums paid through an employers plan. This deduction is only for individuals who pay for their own insurance because they are not qualified to participate in an employer plan, either their own or their spouse's. The insurance plan must be established under your business.

See these links: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Self-Employment-Taxes/Deducting-Health-Insurance-Prem...

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p535/ch06.html#en_US_2016_publink1000208843

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If I am self-employed can I claim any of my health primiums if my heath insurance is through my wife's employer?