Medical and dental expenses

[ggarcia970]

Can I deduct dental expenses that I paid for my child (17 years old)?

[retiree · Accepted solution]

You must itemize your deductions.  When you start the itemization section among the first questions you will be asked will be to enter you medical expenses.

Your total medical/dental expenses must exceed 10% of your AGI (Line 38) in order to affect your your itemized deduction (7.5% if you or your spouse are over 65).