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But are dental expenses tax deductible?

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Are Dental Expenses Tax Deductible?

Your adjusted gross income is your total income minus any deductions that youre eligible for.

Which Dental Expenses Qualify for a Tax Deduction?

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Only certain dental expensesqualify for a tax deduction.

you’re able to only deduct the portion of your expenses that exceed that 7.5%.

To qualify, any expenses must be medically necessary.

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If you want to deduct your dental and medical expenses, you will need to itemize your deductions.

Input the total for your medical and dental expenses on Line 1 of the form.

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