Self-employed health insurance deduction calculation in , Diagnostic Ref 6133

This article will help to understand the following informational diagnostic, Ref. #6133:

• The taxpayer's self-employed health insurance deduction was computed using the taxpayer's net self-employment income from all sources.  The data indicates that the taxpayer may have self-employment income from more than one source.  Net earnings from self-employment for purposes of computing the SE health insurance deduction may need to be adjusted to reflect the earnings of the business under which the insurance plan is established.  An entry in 'Form' and 'Activity name or number' (screen 24, codes 403 and 404) can be used to adjust base income. (ref. #6133)

The software shows the calculation for the Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction in the worksheets generated with the forms. It uses self-employed income from all sources, as indicated on line 4 of the Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction (Form 1040, Line 29) worksheet to calculate the deduction. 

It might be necessary to adjust the net earnings from self-employment for purposes of computing the deduction, to reflect the earnings of the applicable business under which the insurance plan is established.  

To enter adjustments to net earnings

1. Go to Input Return ⮕ Deductions. ⮕ Adjustments to Income.
2. Select the Health Insurance tab. 
3. Scroll to the Net Earnings (if multiple businesses) subsection.
4. Select the appropriate form in the Form (Click on arrow to select from list) dropdown field.
5. Enter the Activity name or number if more than one type of business.
6. Enter the appropriate adjustment amount in the Net Earnings (A) field.
7. Go to the Check Return tab and review the Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction worksheet to review the changes.