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Health insurance for 1099 workers

$300-$1,200/mo

Can You Write Off Health Insurance for 1099 Workers?

Short answer: Yes: self-employed people deduct health, dental, and long-term care premiums above the line if they weren't eligible for an employer plan.

The deduction can't exceed your net self-employment profit.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.