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My daughter, a student, is covered by my family health insurance, Can she claim her own medical expense on her own return?

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June 6, 2019
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Best answer by Marketstar

Yes, but she can only deduct medical insurance if she pays for her own insurance out of pocket and if she itemizes and her total medical expenses exceed 10% of her adjusted gross income.

The deduction is limited to the expenses above and beyond this amount.

To deduct medical expenses::

Type in medical expenses, sch a the search box, top right of your screen, then click the magnifying glass
Click the jump to medical expenses, sch a link in the search results
Follow to prompts and online instructions

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panghoAuthor

Thank you, Vince. I am the father who paid her insurance premium and expenses, Should she claim it or should I claim it on my joint return with my wife? Thank you!

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Marketstar

Employee

If you provided over one half of her financial support in 2016, and you paid for it, you deduct it.

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confused12

can she deduct her medical expenses on her return? I have a similar situation. Her expenses over over her 10% threshold but are not over mine.

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MarketstarAnswer

Employee

Yes, but she can only deduct medical insurance if she pays for her own insurance out of pocket and if she itemizes and her total medical expenses exceed 10% of her adjusted gross income.

The deduction is limited to the expenses above and beyond this amount.

To deduct medical expenses::

Type in medical expenses, sch a the search box, top right of your screen, then click the magnifying glass
Click the jump to medical expenses, sch a link in the search results
Follow to prompts and online instructions