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posted Jun 5, 2019 11:40:30 PM

Can I deduct dental expenses?

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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 11:40:30 PM

Yes, as long as the dental expenses were not for purely cosmetic work.  Only the amount of medical expenses that exceeds 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income for the year is deductible, and then only if your itemized expenses in total exceed your standard deduction.

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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 11:40:30 PM

Yes, as long as the dental expenses were not for purely cosmetic work.  Only the amount of medical expenses that exceeds 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income for the year is deductible, and then only if your itemized expenses in total exceed your standard deduction.