Medical Bills At Income Tax Time By Bill Neikirk
Medical costs rise yet the 3 percent rule in federal taxes persists. After subtracting 3 percent of adjusted gross income from total medical bills, the remainder is the deductible amount with a major exception for medical insurance premiums. The article explains examples, exceptions, and how timing and transportation costs affect deductions.
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IRS medical deductions rules on medicines and health costs
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