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Surgery expense

I had tubes removed in October of last year and paid 20% out of pocket. Does this count for deduction?
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LindaA
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Surgery expense

It may. If you itemize deductions, you may claim out-of-pocket medical expenses. The deduction is limited to the amount of medical expenses that exceeds 10% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) (7.5% if you were age 65 or older in 2016). 


To enter out-of-pocket medical expenses:

  • Open (continue) your return in TurboTax Online. (If your return isn't open, you'll need to sign in and click Take me to my return.)
  • Click My Account (top right of your screen).
  • Select Tools.
  • In the pop-up window, select Topic Search.
  • In the search bar, type medical expenses.
  • In the results box, highlight medical expenses, sch a, then click GO.
  • Follow the onscreen instructions. Medical expenses are divided into numerous categories, so you'll need to choose the one that best fits your expenses. (The categories are: prescription medications, medical professionals, medical facility fees, x-ray and lab work fees, long term care services, eye care expenses, medical supplies and equipment, medical travel, insurance premiums, and other medical expenses.)


Note: If using the TurboTax CD/Download software, you'll use the Find function (instead of "My Account") to search for the topic.


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