| LINE ITEM |
SCH C |
S-CORP |
C-CORP |
HEALTH INSURANCE RULES BY ENTITY โ 2025
SCHEDULE C
- ยง162(l) above-the-line deduction
- 100% deductible off net profit
- Lost if eligible for spouse's employer plan
- Capped at net self-employment income
S-CORP (>2% OWNER)
- Corp pays/reimburses (IRS Notice 2015-17)
- W-2 Box 1 โ NOT Boxes 3/4 (FICA-exempt)
- Deducted on 1040 above-the-line
- Employees need QSEHRA/ICHRA
C-CORP
- 100% corp business expense deduction
- NOT on owner W-2 โ no personal inclusion
- Spouse coverage irrelevant โ no restriction
- QSEHRA fully deductible for all employees
STRATEGY IMPACT โ ESTIMATED TAX SAVINGS
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For planning/illustration only ยท Not tax advice ยท 2025 OBBBA rules per Public Law 119-21 (signed July 4, 2025)
Bonus depr. 100% for property acquired after Jan 19, 2025 ยท Sec 179 limit $2.5M ยท QBI permanent ยท Std ded $31,500 MFJ
SE tax 15.3% up to $168,600 SS wage base ยท C-Corp 21% flat ยท Health rules per ยง162(l), ยง105(b), ยง1372, IRS Notice 2015-17
State conformity to OBBBA varies โ verify with a licensed CPA