Why will medical deductions not correct for 2023?

erbh — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:12:39 GMT

I have re-entered 2023 numbers 4 times. It tells me the total is $6000 but continues to default to last years numbers.

Re: Why will medical deductions not correct for 2023?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:20:10 GMT

No one is preparing a 2023 tax return now. You are preparing a 2022 tax return for the tax year that just ended on December 31, 2022. The information you should be entering must be medical expenses you paid in 2022.

MEDICAL EXPENSES

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 2022—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

2022 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $12,950 (65 or older + $1750)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $12,950 (65 or older + $1750)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $25,900 (65 or older + $1400 per spouse)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $19,400 (65 or older +$1750)

Legally Blind + $1750

Re: Why will medical deductions not correct for 2023?

MoniqueLO_ — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:51:01 GMT

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Why will medical deductions not correct for 2023?

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