can I deduct Invisalign to correct teeth ?

[dorisholt]

or braces for teeth

[Bsch4477 · Accepted solution]

The braces must treat a structural or functional issue, such as misaligned jaws, severe crowding, or bite issues affecting your health. Purely cosmetic straightening does not qualify. A statement from your dentist attesting to that would help in case of an audit. The cost is an itemized  medical deduction . You can only deduct a total of medical expenses greater than 7.5 percent of your AGI. 

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Orthodontic or dental expenses are entered under medical expenses.

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 2025—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

2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)