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March 21, 2024
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Can I deduct dental expenses if a family member paid for it?

  • March 21, 2024
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I am in my 60's, my Mom gave me her credit card to help cover some of the dental expenses I had in 2023.  The card is paid off via her checking account where I am a joint holder on that account.  Can I declare those dental expenses on my taxes?  I am aware of the 7.5% I need to have which I will easily exceed with all my medical expenses this past year.  

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    DoninGA
    Employee
    March 21, 2024

    You cannot deduct any type of medical expenses if you did not personally pay for those expenses.

    gquiringAuthor
    March 21, 2024

    Even with me being a JWTOS on the account that pays off the credit card?  

    DoninGA
    Employee
    March 21, 2024

    If you did not pay the portion of the credit card bill that had your medical expense, No.