Turbo Tax tells me "We don’t see a health insurance deduction in your return for 2009. Since you own a business, you can write off your health insurance premiums as long as you don’t have coverage available through an employer."

We have retiree health insurance through my FORMER employer. Does that count? Do I get a separate write-off for health insurance premiums since I have some self-employment income (which exceeds my premiums), or do I add it on Schedule A to other medical deductions, which must exceed 7.5% of AGI before I get any deduction?
The former employer pays around 45% of the total cost of health coverage (not taxable to me), and I pay the other 55%. I want to know if my out of pocket share is fully deductible, or only on Sch. A when combined with other medical expenses.

My buddy and I own an LLC (taxed as an S-Corp). Can you deduct business expenses (such as phone) and health insurance premiums AND the standard deduction?

Also, do distributions/dividends have to be distributed equally (if we each own 50%, per say) can he take 60%, and I take 40% of distributions?

Thanks in advance.

I was told this is is plan for healthcare…………..It is time to take back our health care. This is why I support:

Making all medical expenses tax deductible.
Eliminating federal regulations that discourage small businesses from providing coverage.
Giving doctors the freedom to collectively negotiate with insurance companies and drive down the cost of medical care.
Making every American eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA), and removing the requirement that individuals must obtain a high-deductible insurance policy before opening an HSA.
Reform licensure requirements so that pharmacists and nurses can perform some basic functions to increase access to care and lower costs.

Additional bills he sponsored:
(They reduce health care costs)

HR 3075 provides truly comprehensive health care reform by allowing families to claim a tax credit for the rising cost of health insurance premiums. With many families now spending close to 00 or even more for their monthly premiums, they need real tax relief– including a dollar-for-dollar credit for every cent they spend on health care premiums– to make medical care more affordable.

HR 3076 is specifically designed to address the medical malpractice crisis that threatens to drive thousands of American doctors- especially obstetricians- out of business. The bill provides a dollar-for-dollar tax credit that permits consumers to purchase "negative outcomes" insurance prior to undergoing surgery or other serious medical treatments. Negative outcomes insurance is a novel approach that guarantees those harmed receive fair compensation, while reducing the burden of costly malpractice litigation on the health care system. Patients receive this insurance payout without having to endure lengthy lawsuits, and without having to give away a large portion of their award to a trial lawyer. This also drastically reduces the costs imposed on physicians and hospitals by malpractice litigation. Under HR 3076, individuals can purchase negative outcomes insurance at essentially no cost.

HR 3077 makes it more affordable for parents to provide health care for their children. It creates a 0 per child tax credit for medical expenses and prescription drugs that are not reimbursed by insurance. It also creates a ,000 tax credit for dependent children with terminal illnesses, cancer, or disabilities. Parents who are struggling to pay for their children’s medical care, especially when those children have serious health problems or special needs, need every extra dollar.

HR 3078 is commonsense, compassionate legislation for those suffering from cancer or other terminal illnesses. The sad reality is that many patients battling serious illnesses will never collect Social Security benefits– yet they continue to pay into the Social Security system. When facing a medical crisis, those patients need every extra dollar to pay for medical care, travel, and family matters. HR 3078 waives the employee portion of Social Security payroll taxes (or self-employment taxes) for individuals with documented serious illnesses or cancer. It also suspends Social Security taxes for primary caregivers with a sick spouse or child. There is no justification or excuse for collecting Social Security taxes from sick individuals who literally are fighting for their lives.
So in other words he has no healthcare plan or else he is lying through his teeth.