Located in the Monongahela National Forest, this 10,215-acre area is one of... Located in the Monongahela National Forest, this 10,215-acre area is one of the few wilderness areas on the East Coast.
This fact sheet provides a quick look at preventing incorrect deductions for retirement plans. Qualifications to claim deductions. If you are self-employed, you may qualify for a tax deduction for contributions you make to a qualified retirement plan. You must have self-employment income to qualify.
Medicare premiums deducted from social security benefits or retirement payments are not an allowable deduction since the benefits are not included in gross income. Self-employed individuals may deduct the employment tax paid during the taxable year up to a maximum of $2,000. Medicare premiums deducted from social security benefits or retirement payments are not an allowable deduction since the benefits are not included in gross income. 2  Nonresidents and part-year residents may claim this deduction only if it is directly related to taxable income reported on Form 1-NR/PY.