medical bills paid through a collection agency

[concerned1977]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? va

my husband and i paid off about 10 outstanding medical bills that he had from previous years (before we met and were married). since we paid them all in 2009 can we claim these as "medical payments" on the schedule A itemized deduction schedule for our 2009 taxes?

thanks.

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? va

my husband and i paid off about 10 outstanding medical bills that he had from previous years (before we met and were married). since we paid them all in 2009 can we claim these as "medical payments" on the schedule A itemized deduction schedule for our 2009 taxes?

thanks.

Yes, you may. However, you will only end up with an actual deduction for the amount that exceeds 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.

 

[concerned1977]

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That's what I thought. Thanks for the response.