How much medical expense deduction can I claim?
Estimate the Schedule A medical and dental expense deduction. Enter AGI, unreimbursed medical expenses, and reimbursements to estimate the amount above the IRS 7.5% of AGI threshold.
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Quick answer
Medical and dental expenses are deductible only to the extent unreimbursed qualified expenses exceed 7.5% of AGI and you itemize deductions.
Also answers
- 7.5% AGI medical deduction
- Schedule A medical expenses
- dental expense deduction
- unreimbursed medical expense calculator
Good fit when
- Taxpayers with large medical bills
- Itemized deduction planning
- HSA/FSA coordination
Have ready
- AGI
- Medical expenses paid
- Reimbursements
Result you get
Estimated deductible medical expense above the 7.5% AGI floor.
How this calculation works
- Subtracts reimbursements or tax-free payments from medical and dental expenses.
- Calculates 7.5% of AGI.
- Treats only the amount above that threshold as potentially deductible.
- Assumes the taxpayer itemizes deductions.
Common mistakes and caveats
- Only qualifying medical and dental expenses count.
- Expenses paid with HSA or FSA funds generally cannot also be deducted.
- Itemizing must still beat the standard deduction to reduce taxable income.
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