Can I list Sleep Apnea Machine (C-Pap) Expenses ?

[alendsley]

Since my Medical Ins. covers some of my Sleep Apnea Treatment , I should be able to list it as an Expense ?

[xmasbaby0]

You can only enter the portion of the expense that is NOT covered by your insurance.

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)

[DawnC]

You can't deduct expenses that are paid for or reimbursed by insurance.   You can only deduct the portion you paid for out of pocket (unreimbursed) as a medical expense on Schedule A ---- IF you itemize deductions.   Also, even if you do itemize, only the amount of medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income are deductible.  

Can I deduct medical expenses?