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Medical Expense Tax Deductions 2025 – Schedule A Guide
Many taxpayers miss out on valuable tax savings simply because they aren’t sure which medical expenses are deductible. The IRS allows you to claim certain health-related costs as itemized deductions on Schedule A, but the rules can be tricky.
Our Medical Expense Tax Deductions 2025 Guide explains the eligibility requirements, the 7.5% adjusted gross income (AGI) threshold, and which costs qualify — helping you make the most of your deductions.
What’s Inside the Guide?
Definition of medical expenses according to the IRS
The 7.5% AGI threshold for deductibility
How and when to deduct paid expenses (including credit card payments)
Rules for expenses paid for a spouse or dependent
Special rules for adopted children and decedent’s medical expenses
Deductibility of long-term care costs and prescribed medicines
Nursing home cost deductions
How reimbursements affect your deduction
Common Deductible Medical Expenses
Payments to doctors, dentists, surgeons, and specialists
Prescription medications and insulin
Qualified long-term care services
Certain nursing home costs (if for medical reasons)
Birth control and legally prescribed drugs
Medical equipment, supplies, and diagnostic devices
Important Exclusions
You cannot deduct:
Over-the-counter medications (unless insulin)
Controlled substances illegal under federal law
Health supplements and vitamins for general wellness
Personal expenses in a nursing home unrelated to medical care
Get the Most from Your Medical Deductions
If your qualifying medical expenses exceed 7.5% of your AGI, you may be able to reduce your taxable income significantly. Our guide will help you understand which costs qualify and how to report them correctly.
Download the Medical Expense Tax Deductions 2025 Guide or contact us to see how Aldaris CPA Group can help maximize your tax savings.