What Are Deductible Medical Expenses? Examples and Tax Benefits

Medical expenses include costs for preventing or treating injury or disease, such as insurance premiums, hospital visits, and prescriptions. Taxpayers who itemize deductions can deduct unreimbursed medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of their adjusted gross income (AGI). Deductible expenses cover payments to medical professionals, hospital care, prescription glasses, and transportation to medical facilities. Non-deductible expenses include cosmetic surgery and toiletries. The 7.5% threshold was made permanent by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

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