IRS Tax Tip 2017-26: Medical and Dental Expenses May Impact Your Taxes
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Issue Number: IRS Tax Tip 2017-26Inside This IssueMedical and Dental Expenses May Impact Your Taxes Medical expenses can trim taxes. Keeping good records and knowing what to deduct make all the difference. Here are some tips to help taxpayers know what qualifies as medical and dental expenses:
Exceptions and special rules apply. Costs reimbursed by insurance or other sources normally do not qualify for a deduction. More examples of what costs taxpayers can and can’t deduct are in IRS Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses.
Taxpayers should keep a copy of their tax return. Beginning in 2017, taxpayers using a software product for the first time may need their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) amount from their prior-year tax return to verify their identity. Taxpayers can learn more about how to verify their identity and electronically sign tax returns at Validating Your Electronically Filed Tax Return. Additional IRS Resources:
IRS YouTube Video: Share this tip on social media -- Medical and Dental Expenses May Impact Your Taxes. https://go.usa.gov/xXx3a#IRS
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