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Can I deduct my medical mileage using the actual expense method since I don't drive many miles and have high fixed costs like auto insurance? Is there a form for this?

 
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Can I deduct my medical mileage using the actual expense method since I don't drive many miles and have high fixed costs like auto insurance? Is there a form for this?

No. Only the standard mileage deduction of 21 cents a mile can be deducted. 

Can I deduct my medical mileage using the actual expense method since I don't drive many miles and have high fixed costs like auto insurance? Is there a form for this?

21 cents per mile is not "standard mileage" that's 63 cents per mile.  Isn't 21 cents the "charity" mileage rate?>

Can I deduct my medical mileage using the actual expense method since I don't drive many miles and have high fixed costs like auto insurance? Is there a form for this?

Charity is 14 medical is 21 business is 67. 
https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/standard-mileage-rates

Can I deduct my medical mileage using the actual expense method since I don't drive many miles and have high fixed costs like auto insurance? Is there a form for this?

Sorry---you enter medical miles in the medical expense section----where you are subject to the tax laws passed by Congress pertaining to the amount allowed for the mileage.

 

 

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 2024—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

 

 

2024 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $14,600    (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY            $14,600    (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $29,200    (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $21,900    (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

 

 

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