topic Can I simply enter my total medical expenses, or do I have to break them into categories (lab tests, doctor fees, hospital fees) as the app asks for them? in Deductions & credits https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-simply-enter-my-total-medical-expenses-or-do-i-have-to-break-them-into-categories-lab-tests/01/3476910#M335145 My expenses are equal to the deductible on my health plan. But I had dozens of tests, physicians and procedures during my hospital stay. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:37:20 GMT fredh2 2026-02-03T11:37:20Z Can I simply enter my total medical expenses, or do I have to break them into categories (lab tests, doctor fees, hospital fees) as the app asks for them? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-simply-enter-my-total-medical-expenses-or-do-i-have-to-break-them-into-categories-lab-tests/01/3476910#M335145 My expenses are equal to the deductible on my health plan. But I had dozens of tests, physicians and procedures during my hospital stay. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:37:20 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-simply-enter-my-total-medical-expenses-or-do-i-have-to-break-them-into-categories-lab-tests/01/3476910#M335145 fredh2 2026-02-03T11:37:20Z Re: Can I simply enter my total medical expenses, or do I have to break them into categories (lab... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-simply-enter-my-total-medical-expenses-or-do-i-have-to-break-them-into-categories-lab/01/3476935#M335148 <P>You only need to enter your total unreimbursed medical expenses in TurboTax. Just keep the details in your tax records, in case you have to prove the total.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>There is no need to enter details by category. The categories proposed in TurboTax serve only as reminder for you. You can enter your total in any category. TurboTax will transfer your total medical expenses to Schedule A.</P> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:28:22 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-simply-enter-my-total-medical-expenses-or-do-i-have-to-break-them-into-categories-lab/01/3476935#M335148 MinhT1 2025-02-11T23:28:22Z Re: Can I simply enter my total medical expenses, or do I have to break them into categories (lab... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-simply-enter-my-total-medical-expenses-or-do-i-have-to-break-them-into-categories-lab/01/3477532#M335221 <P>You have to show receipts and bills, only if you are audited by IRS.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><a href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5689822">@fredh2</a>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:02:54 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-simply-enter-my-total-medical-expenses-or-do-i-have-to-break-them-into-categories-lab/01/3477532#M335221 fanfare 2025-02-12T05:02:54Z