Can I claim dental expenses if I claim my daughter as a dependent and she used money to pay those dental expenses that she received from disability?

terry-donn · ‎June 7, 2019

My daughter went on disability and received a lump sum back payment. She used most of this money to pay medical and dental expenses. I am claiming her as a dependent. Can I claim those medical and dental expenses on my taxes?

DoninGA · ‎June 7, 2019

You cannot claim medical expenses on your tax return that you did not pay with your out pocket funds.

Vanessa · ‎June 7, 2019

No, in order to claim the expenses on your return you would need to have paid them.

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Can I claim dental expenses if I claim my daughter as a dependent and she used money to pay those dental expenses that she received from disability?

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