@villanitax If you had other itemized deductions that were on your original return, then including medical expenses might make a difference. But you have to meet two very tough thresholds. First---only the amount that is OVER 7.5% of your AGI "counts" as a deductible medical expense. Second, you need enough itemized deductions like mortgage interest, property taxes, medical expenses etc.to exceed your standard deduction, or there will be no effect on your refund or tax due.
If you add the medical expenses, will you have enough itemized deductions to exceed your 2021 standard deduction? If so, you can amend and enter them. It will take the IRS about six months to process an amended return.
2021 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS
SINGLE $12,550 (65 or older + $1700)
MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $12,550 (65 or older + $1350)
MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $25,100 (65 or older + $1350 per spouse)
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $18,800 (65 or older +$1700)
Legally Blind + $1350
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