How Do You Report the Deduction
on Your Tax Return?

Once you have determined which medical care expenses you can include when figuring your deduction, you must report the deduction on your tax return.

What Tax Form Do You Use?

You figure your medical expense deduction on lines 1-4 of Schedule A, Form 1040. You cannot claim medical expenses on Form 1040A or Form 1040EZ. If you need more information on itemized deductions or you are not sure if you can itemize, see chapters 21 and 22.

Enter the amount you paid for medical and dental care on line 1, Schedule A (Form 1040). This should be your expenses that were not reimbursed by insurance or any other sources.

You can deduct only the amount of your medical and dental expenses that is more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income shown on line 34, Form 1040. For an example, see the partial Schedule A at the end of this chapter.

Schedule A - Itemized Deductions

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