Are medical expenses tax deductible? Generally yes, under 2 conditions - Business Insider

You have to itemize your deductions to claim medical expenses

Medications that require a prescription, including drugs to alleviate nicotine withdrawal, as well as over-the-counter insulin

Transportation primarily for and essential to medical care, such as fare for a taxi, bus, train, ambulance, gas used for transportation by personal car, or you can deduct 18 cents per mile for medical use of your car Non-qualifying medical expenses include cosmetic surgery, gym memberships or health club dues, diet food, and non-prescription drugs .

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