Medical expenses are covered in the Deductions and Credits section under the Medical category. However, these expenses will not be listed on the return unless you itemize. In addition, the IRS only allows the medical amount over 7.5% of her income. She may take standard on federal and itemize on state. Most people do not itemize on federal. The standard deduction for federal is so high now that 95% of people are taking the standard deduction.
- Single $12,200
- HOH, $18,350
- MFJ $24,800.
- Additional if age 65 or older, blind, per person, per event:
- MFJ, QW, MFS $1,300
- Single or HOH $1,650
For more information: Top Standard vs. Itemized Deduction FAQs
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