You're only allowed to deduct medical expenses if the total expenses for you, your spouse, and your dependents is above and beyond 7.5% of your AGI.
For example, single filer Linda's AGI is $35,000 and she incurred $4,000 in medical expenses. She can deduct $1,375 of her medical costs ($4,000 minus 7.5% of her AGI). As mentioned, she’ll need to itemize her deductions to see the effect on her refund.
You're only allowed to deduct medical expenses if the total expenses for you, your spouse, and your dependents is above and beyond 7.5% of your AGI.
For example, single filer Linda's AGI is $35,000 and she incurred $4,000 in medical expenses. She can deduct $1,375 of her medical costs ($4,000 minus 7.5% of her AGI). As mentioned, she’ll need to itemize her deductions to see the effect on her refund.