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Retirement tax questions

Yes, your Medicare Part C costs are deductible on the Schedule A as an itemized deduction. With the higher standard deduction now in use, most people do not itemize their deductions.

 

The amount does not need to be on the 1099-R to be used as a medical expense for itemized deduction.

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