I had a surgery in 2018 during a period of time I was unemployed that year. Can I deduct this from my taxes and if so will I receive a larger refund? Thanks!

gardenia95 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:09:29 GMT

The medical expense deduction has to meet a rather large...

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:09:30 GMT

The medical expense deduction has to meet a rather large threshold before it can affect your return. The amount of medical (including dental, vision, etc.) expenses that will count toward itemization is the amount that is OVER 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. You should only enter the amount that you paid in 2018—do not include any amounts that were covered by insurance or that are still outstanding. Of course, your medical expenses plus your other itemized deductions still have to exceed your standard deduction before you will see a difference in your tax due or refund.

To enter your medical expenses go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Medical>Medical Expenses

2018 Standard Deductions:

Single $12,000 (+ $1600 65 or older)

Married Filing Separately $12,000 (+ $1300 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly $24,000 (+ $1300 each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household $18,000 (+ $1600 65 or older)

topic I had a surgery in 2018 during a period of time I was unemployed that year. Can I deduct this from my taxes and if so will I receive a larger refund? Thanks! in After you file

I had a surgery in 2018 during a period of time I was unemployed that year. Can I deduct this from my taxes and if so will I receive a larger refund? Thanks!

The medical expense deduction has to meet a rather large...