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If I only paid $2k of a $6k dental bill in 2017, should I just try deducting the $2k amount or the whole $6k total for medical expenses?

 
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If I only paid $2k of a $6k dental bill in 2017, should I just try deducting the $2k amount or the whole $6k total for medical expenses?

Just the amount actually paid in 2017 is deductible.

A credit card does count as paid also. 

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If I only paid $2k of a $6k dental bill in 2017, should I just try deducting the $2k amount or the whole $6k total for medical expenses?

Just the amount actually paid in 2017 is deductible.

A credit card does count as paid also. 

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