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Level 2
April 17, 2020
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Schedule A Deductions

  • April 17, 2020
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Do you have to claim all eligible deductions on Schedule A?  My mom has a very high nursing home bill and that will bring her tax liability quickly down to zero. 

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Level 15
April 17, 2020

Yes, you have to itemize to deduct medical expenses, if that is what you mean by "claim all deductions on Schedule A".

 

See https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/health-care/can-i-claim-medical-expenses-on-my-taxes/L1htkVqq9

Level 2
April 17, 2020

No, I am asking if I have to list all eligible itemized deductions...like donations, property taxes, etc.  Or can I just put down her medical deductions and call it a day? Much simpler and faster.