Kyle is married and a self-employed landscaper. During the current year, Kyle pays $3,000 for health insurance coverage for himself. He pays another $400 for coverage for his employee, Tabatha. How should Kyle deduct the health insurance cost?
i.Kyle deducts a total of $3,400 for AGI.II.Kyle cannot deduct any portion of his premium of $3,000 for AGI if his spouse is covered by a health plan through her employer.

Question

Kyle is married and a self-employed landscaper. During the current year, Kyle pays $3,000 for health insurance coverage for himself. He pays another $400 for coverage for his employee, Tabatha. How should Kyle deduct the health insurance cost?
i.Kyle deducts a total of $3,400 for AGI.II.Kyle cannot deduct any portion of his premium of $3,000 for AGI if his spouse is covered by a health plan through her employer.
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Statement I is correct because Kyle can deduct the health insurance cost for himself as a self-employed individual. Statement II is also correct because if Kyle's spouse is covered by a health plan through her employer, he cannot deduct any portion of his premium for AGI. Therefore, both statements are correct.

Kyle Is Married and a Self-Employed Landscaper