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Yes - The railings can be considered medical equipment, but the deduction may be limited. According to IRS Pub. 502 - Medical and Dental Expenses, if the railings increase the value of your property, the cost of the railings is reduced by the increase in the value of your property. The difference is a medical expense. If the value of your property isn't increased by the improvement, the entire cost is included as a medical expense.
Expenses for medical equipment are entered under medical expenses. Please keep in mind the following about deducting your medical expenses, including medical equipment:
To enter your medical expenses in TurboTax, please follow these steps:
Yes - The railings can be considered medical equipment, but the deduction may be limited. According to IRS Pub. 502 - Medical and Dental Expenses, if the railings increase the value of your property, the cost of the railings is reduced by the increase in the value of your property. The difference is a medical expense. If the value of your property isn't increased by the improvement, the entire cost is included as a medical expense.
Expenses for medical equipment are entered under medical expenses. Please keep in mind the following about deducting your medical expenses, including medical equipment:
To enter your medical expenses in TurboTax, please follow these steps:
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