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glmdeluca
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Son is legally blind. Purchased esight glasses to help with vision. Cost 13000.00. Can these be deducted on medical.

 
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KenH1
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Son is legally blind. Purchased esight glasses to help with vision. Cost 13000.00. Can these be deducted on medical.

Yes, any medically necessary expense is deductible.  He would need to be your dependent on your tax return.

To enter medical expenses in TurboTax, go to:

Federal Taxes , then

Deductions & Credits

Click Show More next to Medical

Click Start/Revisit box next to Medical Expenses.  

As you continue through the interview, you will be asked:

Tell us about any other medical expenses  (use this screen if vision/eyeglasses was not a separate question)


Keep in mind the following about deducting your medical expenses:

  • 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:
    • 10% of your adjusted gross income if you are under age 65; or
    • 7.5% of your adjusted gross income if you are age 65 or over (born before January 2, 1951).
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