Se heath insurance deduction

[KWF]

An ordained minister works as a minister for a church. The minister is not provided health insurance through his church, but instead purchases his own private policy which he pays for himself.

Would the cost of these health insurance premiums qualify for the adjustment to income self employed health insurance deduction?

[mastertaxguy]

An ordained minister works as a minister for a church. The minister is not provided health insurance through his church, but instead purchases his own private policy which he pays for himself.

Would the cost of these health insurance premiums qualify for the adjustment to income self employed health insurance deduction?

Seems like this would depend on whether the TP is paid a wage, on a W-2, or paid on a 1099 and thus files a Schedule C.

[ATSMAN]

Correct. Goes on Sch A if only W2 income.

You may want to check this site also:

http://www.thepastorstaxman.com/category/medical-insurance-2/

[ruthc]

Medicare Premiums

I know we've discussed Medicare premiums before as being deductible and I've read Pub 535 on this. I just would like some feedback on your thinking. Could a Schedule C TP deduct his Medicare insurance and also the amount of the additional health insurance that is a supplement to Medicare for expenses that Medicare doesn't pay?

[ATSMAN]

I know we've discussed Medicare premiums before as being deductible and I've read Pub 535 on this. I just would like some feedback on your thinking. Could a Schedule C TP deduct his Medicare insurance and also the amount of the additional health insurance that is a supplement to Medicare for expenses that Medicare doesn't pay?

If there is no other insurance (from spouse) then I say yes.

[ruthc]

Supplemental Insurance

The husband has the Schedule C. Both husband and spouse have Medicare and pays for a supplemental insurance (BcBs) as do most Medicare recipients. Thanks for any input! I think the husband can take the Medicare and supplemental insurance.