Can I claim my TMJ expenses on my income tax this year?
I've spent over $2000 out of pocket to cover treatments and doctor visits for my TMJ problem. Can I claim this on my taxes and get money back?
You can deduct medical expenses if they total more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income and you itemize your expenses instead of taking the standard deduction.
Example:
Your adjusted gross income is $40,000, 7.5% of which is $3,000. You paid medical expenses of $2,000. You cannot deduct any of your medical expenses because they are not more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.