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Qualified Medical Expenses
Check off applicable expenses.
If you itemize, you may be eligible to deduct qualified medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI). See IRS Publication 502.
Qualified Medical Expenses (IRS Pub 502)
Acupuncture
Addiction treatment at treatment centers
Braille publications for a dependent
Breast reconstruction after a masectomy for cancer
Chiropractic care
Cosmetic surgery if necessary to improve a deformity, accident, or disease
Doctor, dental, optometry co-pays
Equipment prescribed by a licensed medical professional: sensory and dental aids, mobility aids, glasses, contacts, breathing & monitoring devices
Equipment prescribed by a licensed medical professional: specialized medical devices, therapeutic devices, accessibility upgrades to home
Equipment prescribed by a licensed medical professional: specialized mattresses
Fertility treatment
Gender-affirming care
Guide dogs
Hospital fees
Household help for nursing care
Lab fees
Legal fees paid to authorize treatment
Long term care premiums subject to age-based limits
Medical insurance premiums
Massage therapy if prescribed by a licensed medical professional to treat a specific ailment
Medical conference costs and travel associated for a person with a chronic illness to learn more
Mileage, parking, and tolls incurred for any of these items (maintain a travel log)
Organ transplants
Prescriptions by a licensed medical professional
Personal Protective Equipment
Physical exams and diagnostic tests
Psychiatric care
Overnight travel for medical procedures
Smoking cessation classes
Specialized education
Specialty foods prescribed by a licensed medical professional to treat a specific condition (e.g. celiac)
Upkeep costs on all equipment prescribed by a licensed medical professional
Weight loss programs prescribed by a licensed medical professional to treat a specific condition (e.g. hypertension)
Wigs for chemo