Medical Expenses Tax Deduction

The cost of medical care in America might be sky high but a lot of Americans are eligible for an itemized deduction for medical expenses in 2019 if they meet certain qualifications. A new blog post on Efile Tax Advisor sheds light on what these qualifications are and how to easily claim the medical expenses tax deduction in the 2019, 2020 tax season. So, if you do not want to potentially miss out on thousands of dollars in deductions.

Taxpayers whose medical expenses exceed 7.5% of their calculated adjusted gross income in the 2017 and 2018 tax year are allowed to make deductions for any medical expenses. For instance, if a taxpayer has an adjusted gross income of $45,000 and a medical expense of $5,475, the adjusted gross income of $45,000 will be multiplied by 0.075. This equals $3,375. So, any medical expenses above this figure will be deductible. In this case, that would be $2,100 in medical expenses.

Taxpayers should also note that not every type of medical expense is deductible as the IRS will only give credence to qualified medical expenses.

Some of the medical expenses that can be deducted are:

  • Preventative care.
  • Medical treatment.
  • Dental and optical care.
  • Visits to psychiatrists and psychologists.
  • Prescriptions are also deductible, including hearing aids, glasses, and contact lenses.
  • Medical mileage deductions can also be made

Some of the medical expenses that cannot be deducted include:

  • Reimbursed medical expenses
  • Employer-sponsored healthcare programs
  • Cosmetic medical procedures
  • Non-prescription drugs including insulin
  • General health purchases, like vitamins and dietary foods

To claim the medical expenses deduction from the IRS, all deductions need to be itemized. Standard deductions do not apply and taxpayers, whose standard deductions are higher than the itemized deduction, will not be eligible for the medical expenses deduction.

To easily itemize these deductions, Efile Tax Advisor recommends using an online tax preparation to help work out the figures quickly and easily.

For more information on the Medical Expenses Tax Deduction 2019, 2020 and how to easily claim it using an online tax preparation software, please visit, https://efiletaxadvisor.com/2019/05/06/medical-expenses-tax-deduction/

How to Claim the Medical Expense Tax Deductions

American taxpayers are allowed to deduct a certain amount of medical expenses from their taxes. But, these medical expenses are one of those tax deductions that have always been a bit complicated to calculate. In a new post, the National Tax Reports reveals which medical expense tax deductions taxpayers can take advantage of in 2018, how they work, how they are deducted from taxes, and which expenses can be deducted by hourly workers and self-employed.

The Medical tax deduction is quite different from other tax deductions. There is a ceiling where taxpayers can only deduct qualified medical expenses if they total more than 7.5% of their adjusted gross income for the years 2017 and 2018. From 2019, which will be reflected in the 2020 tax return, this amount goes up to 10% of adjusted gross income.

To estimate the Medical Tax Deduction, the first step is to calculate one’s adjusted gross income. This is one’s taxable income minus deductions, traditional IRA contributions, and any student loan interest one might have. Aside from the adjusted gross income, the IRS is also specific about the qualifying medical expenses. Some of the most common qualifying medical expenses include; preventive care, surgery treatments, dental care, vision care, prescriptions, visits to psychiatrists and psychologists, and travel expenses such as car mileage and parking fees. Medical premiums are also tax deductible but must be paid from the taxpayer’s own pocket.

The easiest way to claim the Medical Tax Deduction is by using TurboTax. Taxpayers will need to attach Schedule A and itemize their deductions. When itemizing expenses, filers will need to write down your adjusted gross income, enter 7.5% of this figure, and the difference between their expenses and the 7.5% they just wrote down. They are also expected to add any standard deductions that they are entitled to.

TurboTax removes much of the complexity involved with figuring out medical expenses and which deductions filers are entitled to. It’s also much more cost-effective than hiring an accountant and a tax-preparer!

File your taxes today with TurboTax in minutes and have peace of mind this tax season!

For more information about the Medical Expense Tax Deduction, please read the full post here, https://nationaltaxreports.com/what-are-medical-expense-tax-deductions/