Hector Is a Married, Self-Employed Taxpayer, and This Year He

question 74

Multiple Choice

Hector is a married, self-employed taxpayer, and this year he paid $3,000 for his health insurance premiums (not through an exchange) . Under which of the following alternative conditions can Hector deduct the cost of the premiums for AGI?

• A)Hector chose not to participate in the employer-sponsored plan of his spouse
• B)Hector's spouse participates in an employer-sponsored plan, but Hector is not eligible to participate in this plan
• C)Neither Hector nor his spouse participates in an employer-sponsored plan although both are eligible to participate in a plan
• D)Hector can deduct the health insurance premiums regardless of the insurance status of his spouse
• E)None of the choices - health insurance premiums can only be deducted as an itemized deduction.

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Definitions:

Radial Runout

The variation or inconsistency of a rotating part's surface in the radial direction, affecting the smoothness and balance of rotation.

Lateral Runout

A measurement of the deviation or wobble in a rotating component, such as a brake rotor or wheel, from its primary axis of rotation.

Eccentric Runout

Variation in the rotational path of a rotating part, causing uneven movement or vibration.

Backlash

The play or loose movement in mechanical components, particularly in gears, resulting from gaps between parts.