{"id":9563,"date":"2024-03-07T13:11:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T18:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=9563"},"modified":"2024-03-09T09:35:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T14:35:20","slug":"tax-deductions-medical-dental-expenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/tax-deductions-medical-dental-expenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Medical Expenses Tax Deductible?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2023 (returns filed in 2024).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking an unexpected trip to the doctor can really bust your budget. Depending on your insurance, you can pay up to $7,500 just to fix a broken leg. That\u2019s the bad news. The good news is your out-of-pocket medical expenses may be deductible on your tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-medical-expense-deduction\"><strong>What is the medical expense deduction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxpayers are only allowed to deduct medical, dental, and pharmaceutical expenses that exceed 7.5% of their <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/what-is-adjusted-gross-income-agi\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=medicalexpenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adjusted gross income (AGI)<\/a>. For example, if your AGI is $10,000 and your medical expenses are $1,500, you can only deduct the portion over $750.\u00a0 Seven and a half percent may seem like a lot, but once you factor in medical expenses for you, your spouse, and <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=medicalexpenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dependents<\/a>, it can add up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-medical-expenses-are-deductible\"><strong>What medical expenses are deductible?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, you can deduct any medical expenses related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of your illness. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abortion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acupuncture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcoholism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ambulance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual Physical Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial Limb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial Teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth Control Pills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Body Scan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Braille Books and Magazines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast Pumps and Supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast Reconstruction Surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chiropractor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Lenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crutches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental Treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disabled Dependent Care Expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drug Addiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eye Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eyeglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eye Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fertility Enhancement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guide Dog or Other Service Animal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing Aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hospital Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance Premiums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term care services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retired public safety officers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicare Part A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicare Part B<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicare Part D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prescribed medication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a full list of deductible medical expenses, check out IRS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p502.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Publication 502<\/a>. Please note, all bills must have been paid during the calendar year in order to count towards your limit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=medicalexpenses&amp;gid=medicalexpenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-medical-expenses-are-not-deductible\"><strong>What medical expenses are not deductible?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot of medical expenses are deductible, but not all of them. Here are some that you cannot deduct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cosmetic surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrolysis or Hair Removal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funeral expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hair Transplant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maternity Clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nonprescription Drugs and Medicines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutritional Supplements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teeth Whitening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-medical-mileage-rate\"><strong>What is the medical mileage rate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to qualified expenses, you\u2019re not limited to the figure on your doctor\u2019s bill. Any money spent on transportation to and from your appointment may also be deductible. This includes the cost of taking a cab, public transportation, or an ambulance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer to chauffeur yourself, you may be able to claim a medical mileage deduction. For 2023, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tax-professionals\/standard-mileage-rates#:~:text=2023%20mileage%20rates,Medical%3A%2022%20cents%2Fmile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">medical mileage rate<\/a> is 22 cents a mile. Gas, tolls, and parking are also deductible medical expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-claim-the-medical-expense-deduction\"><strong>How do I claim the medical expense deduction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To deduct your medical expenses, you must itemize and use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040sa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule A<\/a> to calculate your deduction. This means you can\u2019t take the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/tax-basics-understanding-the-difference-between-standard-and-itemized-deductions\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=medicalexpenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">standard dedu<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/tax-basics-understanding-the-difference-between-standard-and-itemized-deductions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ction<\/a>. So it\u2019s best to only take the itemized deductions if they exceed your standard deduction.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure where to start? Don\u2019t worry! When you do your taxes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=medicalexpenses&amp;gid=medicalexpenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ezTaxReturn<\/a>, we\u2019ll walk you through all of the steps and handle all of the math. We make it ez to file an accurate return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-file-your-taxes-fast-and-ez\">File your taxes fast and ez.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=medicalexpenses&amp;gid=medicalexpenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The articles and content published on this blog are provided for informational purposes only. 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