08/21/2026
Are you paying $1,500 to $2,500 a month for your familyβs medical, dental, and vision insurance?
If your CPA tells you that your income is too high to deduct those premiums because of the 7.5% AGI floor on Schedule A, you are leaving thousands on the table.
That rule applies to standard W-2 employees, not independent physicians.
Under IRC Section 162(l), 1099 contractors and greater-than-2% S-Corp practice owners can deduct 100% of their health insurance premiums above the line on Schedule 1.
Here is what that means for your practice:
Zero 7.5% AGI Floor: Write off 100% of your premiums regardless of how much you earn.
Covers the Whole Family: Includes medical, dental, vision, and qualified long-term care for you, your spouse, and dependents under age 27.
Massive Tax Shield: For a physician paying $24,000 annually in the 37% tax bracket, this simple adjustment puts nearly $8,900 in cold, hard cash back in your pocket.
S-Corp owners must follow specific payroll mechanics under IRS Notice 2008-1 to ensure total compliance.
Read the full breakdown to learn how to properly structure your premiums, avoid common audit traps, and claim your full above-the-line deduction this year. Full article in the comments