How do I get a medical deduction on my taxes

[Knowlopedia]

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).

 

[Learners Quest]

You can get a medical deduction on your taxes when you spend more than 10% of your gross income on it. You'll have to keep track of the money you spend throughout the year to be sure it's over 10% though. The IRS has a worksheet that can help you figure out if you qualify for a medical deduction or not.

The IRS allows medical expenses as a tax deduction if they exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI).
Here are the steps needed in order to know how much money is spent on medical expenses and what those expenses are:
-Medical Insurance Premiums
-Doctor bills
-Prescriptions
-Dentist bills
-Therapists, etc...