During the 2020 tax year, Gwen supports her family as a physical therapist. She reports $90,000 of earned income on her Schedule C and paid the following insurance premiums: Family health insurance: $15,000

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During the 2020 tax year, Gwen supports her family as a physical therapist. She reports $90,000 of earned income on her Schedule C and paid the following insurance premiums:

  • Family health insurance: $15,000
  • Family dental insurance: $2,000
  • Health insurance for her 24-year-old son who is not a dependent: $3,000
  • Long-term care insurance for her 49-year-old husband: $900

Use the following table for long-term care premium limitations.

Attained Age Before the Close
of the Taxable Year
2020
Limitation on Premiums
40 or less $430  
More than 40 but not more than 50 $810  
More than 50 but not more than 60 $1,630  
More than 60 but not more than 70 $4,350  
More than 70 $5,430  

What is Gwen's self-employed health insurance deduction for 2020?
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