MindyB
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Deductions & credits

Yes, medical expenses are an itemized deduction.  You can enter the expenses in TurboTax Online here:

 

  • Navigate to Federal > Deductions & Credits > Medical Expenses > Start or Edit
  • Enter all the expenses you have as you go through the categories
  • On the screen "How much did you spend on insurance premiums?" you can enter the health insurance premiums

 

Note that in order to claim medical expenses you must itemize deductions and only the expenses over 7.5% of your AGI are deductible.

 

You don't get a deduction for rent for federal purposes.  You can check with your state's instructions to see if there is a state deduction/ credit available.