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Level 2
posted Jun 3, 2019 1:42:42 PM

How do I enter Doctor Expenses? It won't allow data entry. It simply shows a "$0" in the box. All other entry boxes in the medical deductions section seem to work.

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:42:43 PM

Figured it out....Probably this one:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/7080616

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:42:43 PM

Figured it out....Probably this one:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/7080616

Level 2
Jun 3, 2019 1:42:44 PM

Worked perfectly!  Thanks.

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:42:46 PM

Just add it in on another spot.  Only the total goes to schedule A.  You don’t need to break it out. That’s only to help you find everything you can deduct.

Level 2
Jan 5, 2020 5:05:28 PM

Having the same problem with 2019 version

Level 15
Jan 5, 2020 5:24:05 PM

When you enter medical expenses in TurboTax, it asks you a whole lot of questions to help you include everything that can be entered.  Really what matters in the end is the total of all of it; that is what will go on your tax form, so don't get too frazzled trying to make sure everything is in the "right" category as long as you enter it all, and do not enter anything twice.

 

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 2019—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

 

 

2019 Standard Deduction Amounts

 

Single $12,200   (+ $1650 65 or older)

Married Filing Separate  $12,200   (+ $1300 if 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly $24,400   (+ $1300 for each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household $18,350  (+ $1650 for 65 or older)