I had a hospital stay in 2017 but payed the bill in 2018. Do I deduct the amount on my 2017 taxes?

fzerangue · ‎June 6, 2019

PaulaM · ‎June 6, 2019

Deduct the medical expense in the year that it is paid, regardless of when the medical expense was incurred. In your case, you can deduct it in 2018.

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PaulaM · ‎June 6, 2019

Deduct the medical expense in the year that it is paid, regardless of when the medical expense was incurred. In your case, you can deduct it in 2018.

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