I started Orthodontist treatment in 2016 that was not 100% covered by insurance, am I able to write this off (where would it go if I can)?

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:49:49 GMT

Dental costs prescribed by a doctor, fall into the catego...

AmandaR1 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:49:51 GMT

Dental costs prescribed by a doctor, fall into the category of medical expenses. You can enter these by following the steps below.

However, note that medical expenses are very difficult to deduct because the total amount of expenses is first limited by 10% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI - a subtotal on your return). You also must itemize to get any benefit. It looks like you're in the free version so you'd need to upgrade to deduct these costs.

The software will tell you the amount of medical expenses you need when you get to the section:

Login and click Take me to my return
Then click Federal Taxes tab and select the Deductions & Credits tab. (If you see the button for See all tax breaks select it)
Scroll down and click Show more to the right of Medical
Click Start next to Medical Expenses line. Next the software will ask you about all of your medical costs and you can enter your dental treatment costs that you paid.

For more on standard vs. itemized deductions, see here: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302313

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I started Orthodontist treatment in 2016 that was not 100% covered by insurance, am I able to write this off (where would it go if I can)?

Dental costs prescribed by a doctor, fall into the catego...