You can deduct unreimbursed medical /insurance expenses paid
out of pocket if you itemize
and the total expenses for you, your spouse, and your dependents exceed 7.5 %
of your adjusted gross income.
The
deduction is limited to the expenses above and beyond this amount.
On
her pension, if the medical insurance is deducted after tax (rather than pre
tax) she can deduct it. If she is not sure, she should contact her former
employer or plan administrator.
To enter medical/insurance
expenses:
·
Type in medical expenses the search box, top right of
your screen, hit the Enter key
·
Click the jump to medical expenses link in the
search results
·
Follow to prompts and online instructions
