If I didn't keep individual receipts for qualified medical expenses, will statements from my insurer regarding my out of pocket expenses (e.g EOBs') suffice for auditing?

[VolvoGirl]

Well you should have credit card statements or bank statements showing the payments.  Or did you pay in cash?  

[NCperson]

@joshshinkel - what you are trying to prove is that you paid the medical costs in the year submitted on your tax return. so really, the EOBs PLUS the credit card detail / cancelled checks are what you would need for an audit.  

Remember that only the medical costs that exceed 7.5% of your income are tax deductible....and that assumes you are itemizing your deductions. 

[joshshinkel]

• @VolvoGirl Yes, I should have credit card statements or bank statements.  I wasn’t sure if those would be good enough for auditing purposes. Thank you.  

[joshshinkel]

• @NCperson Thank you!