CAN WE DEDUCT THE CO-PAY AMOUNTS FOR INFUSION AND PAIN INJECTIONS

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VYEPTRI INFUSIONS AND NECK INJECTIONS FOR NECK FUSION PAIN

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MEDICAL EXPENSES

The medical expense deduction has to meet a rather large threshold before it can affect your return. The amount of medical (including dental, vision, etc.)  expenses that will count toward itemization is the amount that is OVER 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. You should only enter the amount that you paid in 2025—do not include any amounts that were covered by insurance or that are still outstanding.  Of course, your medical expenses plus your other itemized deductions still have to exceed your standard deduction before you will see a difference in your tax due or refund.

To enter your medical expenses go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Medical>Medical Expenses

2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

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Yes, you can deduct the out-of-pocket co-pay amounts for Vyepti infusions, pain injections, and other treatments related to your neck fusion, provided you itemize your deductions and the total of all your medical expenses exceeds 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).

These expenses are reported on Schedule A of your Form 1040. Self-employed individuals may deduct these premiums directly from income. 
 

You can enter them as follows:

1. Click on Search at the top right of your TurboTax screen
2. Type medical expenses in the search box
3. Click on the link that says Jump to medical expenses
4. Your screen will say Did you spend more than $XXX on medical expenses in 2025? Select Yes.
5. Continue through your screens until you see Tell us about any other medical expenses. Enter a description and amount and Continue.
6. Continue through your screens and answer any follow-up questions.

See Also:

Are Medical Expenses Tax Deductible?

Can I deduct medical expenses?

What Medical Expenses are Tax Deductible?

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