Medical expenses
Varies
Can I Write Off Medical Expenses?
Short answer: Yes, but only the part of your medical bills above 7.5% of AGI, and only if you itemize.
Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your total itemized deductions beat the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Medical expenses
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Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes, but only the part of your medical bills above 7.5% of AGI, and only if you itemize.
Business justification
Yes, but only the part of your medical bills above 7.5% of AGI, and only if you itemize. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your total itemized deductions beat the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions