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#2017 DEDUCTIBLE MEDICAL EXPENSES SCHEDULE A REGISTRATION#

You might find a few things there that apply to you - maybe just enough to get you over that 10% deduction hurdle.

#2017 DEDUCTIBLE MEDICAL EXPENSES SCHEDULE A REGISTRATION#

If you join a weight loss program not prescribed by a physician, you can’t deduct registration or membership fees.įor more information about what the IRS will and won't allow you to count toward your medical deductions, check out Publication 502. Memberships – Memberships and dues to gyms, health clubs and other health programs are not deductible.This includes breast augmentations, liposuctions and “tummy tucks.” Both in office and at-home teeth whitening products and services are cosmetic and not deductible. Cosmetic surgery and services – Any procedure that is deemed cosmetic is not deductible.If You or your child take dance or swim lessons to improve overall mental and physical wellbeing, you can’t deduct the cost of lessons and transportation. Maternity clothes are also not deductible. You can deduct only the part of your medical and dental expenses exceeding 10 of your adjusted gross income (AGI) 7.5 if either you or your spouse was born before January 2, 1949. Certain expenses for children – If your baby is healthy, you can’t deduct babysitting fees, even if the babysitting allows you or your spouse to receive medical treatment.These medical expenses are not deductible: Medically necessary costs prescribed by a physician.Costs of alcohol or drug-abuse treatments.Insurance payments from already-taxed income.Travel expenses to and from medical treatments.Medically necessary home renovations prescribed by a doctor.

Medical treatments and laboratory tests A deduction allows taxpayers an additional exemption of 3,000 for medical expenses if expenses (including the cost for LTC insurance) equal 28,000 or more.

Here’s a partial list of deductible expenses: Medical and dental bills for you, your spouse and your dependents count toward the allowable deduction limit, so keep a list of the medical expenses of everyone listed on your tax return.