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You can get a medical deduction on your taxes. It is generally easier to claim your deduction if you can show that 100% of the healthcare costs have been reimbursed by one or more of these methods: reimbursement from insurance, reimbursement from Medicare, reimbursement by a state, or as an out-of-pocket cost. If you are claiming a tax deduction on medical expenses incurred and your total unreimbursed expenses exceed 10% of adjusted gross income, then you will need to complete Schedule A (Form 1040).
The best way to go about it is by having your doctor or someone you pay for services to keep a record of the medical expenses. If you have receipts for medical expenses, bring them to your tax preparer. Receipts are required for any expenses that exceed $1,550 ($3,100 if married filing jointly). Receipts are not required for co-pays or payments made from flexible spending accounts (FSA) or health savings account (HSA).
The best way to go about it is by having your doctor or someone you pay for services to keep a record of the medical expenses. If you have receipts for medical expenses, bring them to your tax preparer. Receipts are required for any expenses that exceed $1,550 ($3,100 if married filing jointly). Receipts are not required for co-pays or payments made from flexible spending accounts (FSA) or health savings account (HSA).