Do I qualify as self-employed even if I don't have a business?
February 18, 2004
Subject: "above the line" tax deductability of health insurance premiums
From: Ben
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Hello Michael Grya and thank you for accepting my question.
My income is principally from investments -- capital gains, interest and dividends -- and from a Roth conversion. Do I qualify as "self employed" for the 100% self employed health insurance deduction?
Thank you again,
Ben
Answer
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Hello Ben,
No.
Good luck!
Mike Gray
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