Can Health Insurance Premiums Be A Tax Deduction? 
Health insurance premiums can sometimes be a tax deduction . Depending on the type of policy you have , and how you file your return , you could benefit from tax deductions . More often , healthcare expenses -LRB- instead of premiums -RRB- receive the best tax treatment . For example , a Health Savings Account -LRB- HSA -RRB- will allow you to deduct qualified deposits into the side-account . The money you deposit must be used for health , dental or vision expenses that are approved by the IRS . If you itemize , under certain circumstances , you can deduct some medical expenses if you meet certain restrictions . 