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posted Jun 6, 2019 3:57:55 AM

May I deduct a wig I needed as a result of chemotherapy?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 3:57:57 AM

 

UPDATED FOR TAX YEAR 2019

 

Yes. Wigs are deductible if they are purchased for chemotherapy-induced hair loss.  Medical, dental, and vision expenses are reported on Schedule A and entered in the Deductions & Credits section.

 

Please keep in mind the following about deducting your medical expenses, including health insurance:

  • You don't get the benefit if you are taking the standard deduction.
  • If you itemize deductions, you will only be able to take total medical expenses that are greater than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income

To enter your medical expenses, please follow these steps:

 

  1. Click on Taxes > Deductions & Credits 
  2. In the Medical section, click on the Start/Revisit box next to Medical Expenses.  
  3. If you haven't yet entered any medical expenses, TurboTax will ask you if your total medical expenses exceed a certain number.  [That's the 7.5% AGI mentioned above.]    
  4. If you think your total medical expenses will exceed that number, click the blue Yes box and continue through the interview, entering the requested information on your medical expenses.

[Edited | 3/31/2020 |  12:26pm PDT]




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Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 3:57:57 AM

 

UPDATED FOR TAX YEAR 2019

 

Yes. Wigs are deductible if they are purchased for chemotherapy-induced hair loss.  Medical, dental, and vision expenses are reported on Schedule A and entered in the Deductions & Credits section.

 

Please keep in mind the following about deducting your medical expenses, including health insurance:

  • You don't get the benefit if you are taking the standard deduction.
  • If you itemize deductions, you will only be able to take total medical expenses that are greater than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income

To enter your medical expenses, please follow these steps:

 

  1. Click on Taxes > Deductions & Credits 
  2. In the Medical section, click on the Start/Revisit box next to Medical Expenses.  
  3. If you haven't yet entered any medical expenses, TurboTax will ask you if your total medical expenses exceed a certain number.  [That's the 7.5% AGI mentioned above.]    
  4. If you think your total medical expenses will exceed that number, click the blue Yes box and continue through the interview, entering the requested information on your medical expenses.

[Edited | 3/31/2020 |  12:26pm PDT]