Asked by Angelica Ibarra on Jun 14, 2024

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For 2017,medical expenses in excess of 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income are deductible.

Medical Expenses

Costs for healthcare that can potentially be deducted from one's taxable income if they exceed a certain percentage of the tax filer's adjusted gross income.

Adjusted Gross Income

An individual's gross income minus specific deductions, key for determining taxable income.

  • Acknowledge the constraints and requirements for deductions on medical expenses.
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agnes silkyJun 15, 2024
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Explanation :
For 2017, taxpayers can deduct medical expenses that exceed 7.5 percent of their adjusted gross income (AGI). This threshold was lowered from 10 percent for tax years 2013 through 2016.