Tax Trails - Medical Expenses
Medical Expenses
Medical care expenses include amounts paid for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, and for the purpose of affecting any part or function of the body.
For examples of deductible medical and dental expenses, refer to What Medical Expenses Are Includible, in Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses. Publication 502 is available for download or you may request a copy by calling 800-829-3676.
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2012-08-02
