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March 7, 2019

Medical Expenses not Flowing to the 1040

  • March 7, 2019
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I am in the process of itemizing medical expenses that are over $4800 and I notice it is not crediting it to the return. Is there a reason for that?

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IntuitCharlene
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March 7, 2019

You may want to review the Schedule A lines 1-4. There is a income limitation that comes into effect. Is the 4800 on line 4 of the Schedule A? 

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Level 4
March 7, 2019

Another reason may be due to the increase in standard deduction ($12,000 for single, $18,000 for head of household, $24,000 for married filing joint).  The taxpayer may be taking the standard deduction instead of itemizing deductions on Schedule A because the standard deduction is higher.

Thank you,

Mike D'Avolio, Intuit

privvy1Author
Level 2
March 7, 2019

Makes sense thanks for your help!