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posted Mar 13, 2021 11:00:21 AM

Where do I input deductions to my house for health reason, such as taking up carpet and cleaning air ducts?

My allergist mentioned this would go on my tax deductions

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Level 15
Mar 13, 2021 11:12:33 AM

Medical expenses are an itemized deduction and only an amount of total medical expenses greater than 7.5 percent of AGI can be deducted. 

Level 2
Feb 27, 2023 5:12:14 PM

I have been treated for allergies for a while. I had my air ducts cleaned to help with the allergy.   Do I need something in writing from the doctor or is the fact that I'm being treated enough to take this deduction?

Expert Alumni
Feb 27, 2023 5:30:48 PM

Yes, you would need to have something in writing from your dr. saying this was a medically necessary thing to do. 

 

You will only get a benefit from this if your total itemized deductions are greater than your standard deduction and only from the medical expenses that are greater than 7.5% of your AGI.   

 

Itemized expenses include mortgage interest, state and local taxes up to $10,000, medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of your AGI. .