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IRS Medical Expense Tax Deduction

Run by Internal Revenue Service, a federal agency

Unreimbursed medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of your adjusted gross income are deductible. After a stroke or heart attack, families often have $20,000–$100,000 in expenses that generate significant tax savings.

Award
Deduct medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of AGI
Deadline
Annual, tax filing deadline
Run by
Internal Revenue Service
Federal

Who it's for

  • Filed itemized return
  • Unreimbursed medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of AGI
  • Expenses for self, spouse, or dependents

Internal Revenue Service decides who gets help.

How to apply

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Where this comes from

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