Yes, cataract surgery expenses can be deducted as part of medical expenses. It becomes part of itemized deductions, so it may not affect your refund. Here is how to enter it:
Use the search box toward the upper right corner to search for Medical expenses.
Next, click on Jump to medical expenses.
The first question will say, Did you spend more than $XXXX on medical expenses in 2019?
The figure quoted there is 7.5% of your AGI. That amount will be deducted from your total out of pocket medical expenses.
If you think you have enough to make a difference, go ahead and add the information about your expenses.
There are other deductions that can be taken in this section too, such dental and optical insurance, eye exams, hearing aids, prescriptions, co-pays, etc.
You only get a benefit from itemizing if your total of itemized deductions is more than your standard deduction for your filing status.
The basic standard deduction for 2019 is:
Single or MFS ............................................................................ $ 12,200
MFJ or QW ................................................................................ $ 24,400 HOH........................................................................................... $ 18,350
Age 65 and/or blind. The additional amounts for age 65 or older and/or blind, per person, per event in 2020 are:
MFJ, QW, or MFS ........................................................................ $ 1,300
Single or HOH ............................................................................. $ 1,650
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