Smithers is a self-employed individual who earns $30,000 per year in self-employment income. Smithers pays $2,200 in annual health insurance premiums (not through an exchange) for his own medical care.
In each of the following situations, determine the amount of the deductible health insurance premium for Smithers before any AGI limitation.
(a) Smithers is single and the self-employment income is his only source of income.
(b) Smithers is single, but besides being self-employed, Smithers is also employed part-time by SF Power Corporation. This year Smithers elected not to participate in SF's health plan.
(c) Smithers is self-employed and he is also married. Smithers's spouse, Samantha, is employed full-time by SF Power Corporation and is covered by SF’s health plan. Smithers is not eligible to participate in SF's health plan.
(d) Smithers is self-employed and he is also married. Smithers' spouse, Samantha, is employed full-time by SF Power Corporation and is covered by SF’s health plan. Smithers elected not to participate in SF’s health plan.