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June 5, 2019
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Do I claim a medical deduction on the 2016 tax return or the 2017 tax return when I wrote the check on 29 Dec 2016 but it was not cashed until 4 Jan 2017?

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I was having dental work done and paid the dentist by personal check on 29 Dec 2016.  The dentist did not cash the check until 4 Jan 2017.  Trying to figure out what year I should claim this.

Best answer by CherylW

If you wrote the check in 2016, then it is a 2016 expense for you.

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June 5, 2019

If you wrote the check in 2016, then it is a 2016 expense for you.