Deductions & credits

You're only allowed to deduct medical expenses if the total expenses for you, your spouse, and your dependents is above and beyond  7.5% of your AGI.

For example, single filer Linda's AGI is $35,000 and she incurred $4,000 in medical expenses. She can deduct $1,375 of her medical costs ($4,000 minus 7.5% of her AGI). As mentioned, she’ll need to itemize her deductions to see the effect on her refund.

• Can I deduct health insurance premiums taken from my paycheck?
• Can I deduct medical costs paid through my HSA or MSA?
• Can I deduct Medicare premiums?
• Am I allowed to deduct medical expenses I haven't paid for yet?
• Why doesn't my refund change after I enter my medical expenses?
• Where do I enter my medical expenses