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February 19, 2021
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My wife and I are subject to IRMAA adjustments in addition to the regular Medicare premiums. Are these adjustments deductible?

  • February 19, 2021
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Best answer by dmertz

The entire premium is deductible, including the part of the premium that represents the IRMAA adjustment.  IRMAA simply means that you pay a higher premium.  It is not a payment separate from the Medicare premium.  (In the case of the Part D premium, the IRMAA adjustment simply means that your Part D premium is more than $0.)

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fanfare
Employee
February 19, 2021

medicare part B premiums deducted from your benefits are deductible.

dspisakAuthor
February 19, 2021

I understand the premiums are deductible.  Are the IRMAA adjustments also deductible?

dmertzAnswer
Employee
February 19, 2021

The entire premium is deductible, including the part of the premium that represents the IRMAA adjustment.  IRMAA simply means that you pay a higher premium.  It is not a payment separate from the Medicare premium.  (In the case of the Part D premium, the IRMAA adjustment simply means that your Part D premium is more than $0.)

Employee
February 19, 2021

Medicare premiums can be claimed on Schedule A line 1 as medical expense.