
Health Insurance Deduction for Self-Employed in 2026: How Schedule 1 Above-the-Line, ICHRA, and QSEHRA Interact With the Premium Tax Credit
Deduct premiums on Schedule 1, get reimbursed via ICHRA/QSEHRA, or take the premium tax credit — never two for the same dollar. Master the month-by-month coordination and circular math that prevents double benefits.










