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Yes, but it might not be a good idea as then the benefit would be taxable. Are you talking about YOUR coverage or for your employees?
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Can you deduct long term disability insurance premiums on taxes?
No, you cannot deduct premiums paid on disability insurance policies. Two scenarios, first if your employers pays the premiums you would receive the disbursements as taxable income. If you pay your own premiums, then you would receive the disbursements tax free. Either way, you cannot deduct on your individual income tax the premiums paid. Think about it! If your employer paid the premiums, there was no expense to you, hence no deduction!. If you paid the premiums, you do have an expense BUT you are receiving the disbursements tax free and therefore could not take a deduction!
Can you deduct life insurance premiums on taxes?
No
Is buy sell agreement disability income insurance premiums tax deductible?
No. Also, it is probably not a good idea to try and deduct the premiums for diability or life insurance because if you deduct the premiums or if the employer pays the premiums then any benefits are then taxable. You certainly would not want to have to pay income tax on a large life insurance benefit just because you wanted to deduct a few hundred dollars of insurance premiums.
Can you deduct group insurance premiums on taxes?
Depends on how you paid the premiums. If you paid the premiums on a pretax basis, then you cannot declare the premiums. Many COBRA payments, retiree insurance payments and so on can be deducted.
Can an s-corporation shareholder deduct life insurance premiums?
Assuming the purpose of the insurance is for a buyout or keyperson, the answer is no.
Can you deduct health insurance premiums you paid?
If you file Schedule A (long form) you can deduct your health insurance premiums as a medical expense. If you pay this through your employer, most likely you have it paid from pre-tax income such as through a cafeteria plan, then you are not allowed to deduct the premiums.
Can you deduct life insurance as a business expense?
Not likely.
What percent of health insurance premiums can business deduct as business expense?
about 10-20% because of the off and on differences the health has. the 401(k) would most likely benefit from this.
Can you deduct long term disability insurance premiums on taxes?
No, you cannot deduct premiums paid on disability insurance policies. Two scenarios, first if your employers pays the premiums you would receive the disbursements as taxable income. If you pay your own premiums, then you would receive the disbursements tax free. Either way, you cannot deduct on your individual income tax the premiums paid. Think about it! If your employer paid the premiums, there was no expense to you, hence no deduction!. If you paid the premiums, you do have an expense BUT you are receiving the disbursements tax free and therefore could not take a deduction!
Can you deduct your life insurance premiums?
no
Can you deduct life insurance premiums on taxes?
No
Can you deduct insurance premiums as a medical expense on federal taxes?
Can I add my monthly health insurance payment from my employer to my medical deductions, such as medications prescribed, office visits, etc..
Is buy sell agreement disability income insurance premiums tax deductible?
No. Also, it is probably not a good idea to try and deduct the premiums for diability or life insurance because if you deduct the premiums or if the employer pays the premiums then any benefits are then taxable. You certainly would not want to have to pay income tax on a large life insurance benefit just because you wanted to deduct a few hundred dollars of insurance premiums.
Can a Self employed person deduct health insurance premiums on their taxes?
Yes, beginning in tax year 2010, you can deduct health insurance premiums when arriving at income subject to SE tax.
You are a business owner can you deduct your life insurance premiums as a business expense?
As a business owner you can fund the policy from the retained earnings (RE) of the buisiness for individual use or coverage. This will allow the business owner to fund the policy from a pool of money that is taxed at the business level vs his/her individual taxation level (usually highest tax bracket)
Can you deduct insurance premiums on taxes?
Depends on how you paid the premiums. If you paid the premiums on a pretax basis, then you cannot declare the premiums. Many COBRA payments, retiree insurance payments and so on can be deducted.
Can you deduct private mortgage insurance?
PMI is not a deductible expense.
