IRS allows you to deduct preventative care, treatment, surgeries and dental and vision care as qualifying medical expenses. You can also deduct visits to psychologists and psychiatrists. Prescription medications and appliances such as glasses, contacts, false teeth and hearing aids are also deductible.
The cost of transportation in a household move may also be deductible if the primary reason for moving is medical. Not all move-related expenses may be deducted as medical expenses. For example, the cost of terminating a lease is not deductible as a medical expense. Only the taxpayer with the medical condition or ailment for whom such a move becomes necessary may deduct transportation costs associated with the move - not the entire cost of the move, or the cost of transporting family members and household belongings.
The cost of transportation is not deductible if the travel is undertaken for the general improvement of one's health, even upon the recommendation of a physician.
To claim the medical expenses deduction, you must itemize your deductions. Itemizing requires that you not take the standard deduction, so you should only claim the medical expenses deduction if your itemized deductions are higher than your standard deduction (TurboTax will do this calculation for you). Note! The IRS allows you to deduct qualified medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income for 2017.
Where do I enter my medical expenses? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4774888For additional information follow the link
Publication 502 (2017), Medical and Dental Expenses https://www.irs.gov/publications/p502
