topic Medical Deduction in Deductions & credits

Medical Deduction

tx5751 — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 22:13:37 GMT

Will claiming a medical deduction increase my state tax refund even if it does not change my federal refund?

we have enough medical bills & premiums to meet the amount for a medical deduction. However we are capped out on our federal claims at $10,000 mostly just from our mortgage. It does not increase our federal return to claim it.

will claiming the medical help our state return in Ohio

Re: Medical Deduction

PattiF — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:17:08 GMT

Yes, claiming medial expenses on your Ohio return will reduce your taxable income.

Re: Medical Deduction

SweetieJean — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:17:57 GMT

Medical care expenses are generally deductible for Ohio income tax purposes to the extent they exceed 7.5% of the taxpayer’s federal adjusted gross income. This is the same requirement as for Federal. Enter them in Federal > Deductions and Credits > Medical so that they transfer over to state.