https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/the-amount-of-my-medical-expenses-shown-in-the-deductions-section-and-in-the-estimated-breakdown-do/01/2877634#M276540 I am comparing my total deductions to the Standard Deduction. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:44:48 GMT mykookyty 2026-02-23T12:44:48Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/the-amount-of-my-medical-expenses-shown-in-the-deductions-section-and-in-the-estimated-breakdown-do/01/2877634#M276540 I am comparing my total deductions to the Standard Deduction. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:44:48 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/the-amount-of-my-medical-expenses-shown-in-the-deductions-section-and-in-the-estimated-breakdown-do/01/2877634#M276540 mykookyty 2026-02-23T12:44:48Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-the-amount-of-my-medical-expenses-shown-in-the-deductions-section-and-in-the-estimated-brea/01/2878123#M276606 <P>Yes, it is different because of the IRS limit on the Medical expense deduction. You are allowed to deduct only the amount above 7.5 % of your gross income. For example, if your income is $50,000, $3750 will be subtracted from your total &nbsp;medical expenses.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>In the deductions section, you see the total of what you entered in the medical category. In the estimated breakdown you see the amount you are allowed to deduct. &nbsp;In other words, the estimated breakdown is your total, less 7.5% of your income.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:10:37 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-the-amount-of-my-medical-expenses-shown-in-the-deductions-section-and-in-the-estimated-brea/01/2878123#M276606 JulieS 2023-02-12T16:10:37Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-the-amount-of-my-medical-expenses-shown-in-the-deductions-section-and-in-the-estimated-breakdown/01/2878201#M276612 <P>Basically, two criteria must be met for medical expenses you be deductible as an itemized SCH A expense.</P> <P>&nbsp;- The expenses must exceed 7.5% of your AGI, and only the amount over 7.5% is deductible.</P> <P>&nbsp;- The total of all your allowed itemized expenses on SCH A (not just medical expenses) must exceed your standard deduction.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:42:27 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-the-amount-of-my-medical-expenses-shown-in-the-deductions-section-and-in-the-estimated-breakdown/01/2878201#M276612 Carl 2023-02-12T16:42:27Z