Can an S Corp deduct health insurance premiums for owners?
Mia Ramsey
Published Apr 25, 2026
Deduct your insurance premiums on your personal tax return When it comes to health insurance, you’re treated like a self-employed person as an S corporation owner. You can deduct the cost of healthcare premiums for you, your spouse, and your dependents on Form 1040 Schedule 1.
Can S-Corp deduct long term care premiums?
Tax-Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance premiums paid by a S-Corporation on behalf of an employee are fully deductible providing the S-Corporation retains no interest in the policy. This would also apply to premiums paid on behalf of the employee’s spouse and other tax dependents.
How are 2% shareholders eligible for tax deductions?
However, 2% shareholders can deduct the premiums using the self-employed health insurance deduction their personal federal income tax return (i.e., on Form 1040). A 2% S corporation shareholder is not eligible to participate in a cafeteria plan created under IRC Section 125, nor can the shareholders’ spouse, child, grandchild or parent participate.
Can A S-corporation deduct long term care insurance premiums?
Tax-Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance premiums paid by an S-Corporation on behalf of a 2%+ shareholder are deductible by the S-Corporation providing the S-Corporation retains no interest in the policy. This would also apply to premiums paid on behalf of the employee’s spouse and other tax dependents. Tax Consequences of Employer-Paid Premiums
Where do disability insurance premiums go in a 2%’S corporation?
Because the disability insurance premiums are paid with after-tax dollars, any disability insurance proceeds generally would be tax-free. Group term life insurance premiums should be included in Boxes 1, 3 and 5 of a 2% S corporation shareholder’s Form W-2.
Can a 2%’S corporation take a payroll deduction?
Pre-tax payroll deductions cannot be used by 2% S corporation shareholders to reimburse plan contributions paid by the company. However, 2% owners can take a corresponding self-employed deduction for the cost of their health savings account contributions on their Form 1040.