Should I click yes for having medical expenses for given birth in 2016?

ms.battle · ‎June 1, 2019

I'm filing my 2017 tax and I don't know what to do since I'm in debt for hospital bills?

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 1, 2019

You can only claim medical expenses that you actually paid in 2017 on your 2017 tax return. Outstanding bills cannot be entered on your tax return.

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SweetieJean · ‎June 1, 2019

Did you pay any of those bills in 2017?

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 1, 2019

You can only claim medical expenses that you actually paid in 2017 on your 2017 tax return. Outstanding bills cannot be entered on your tax return.

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Should I click yes for having medical expenses for given birth in 2016?