Unusual Medical Tax Deductions You May Not Know About

Tax laws have changed, and in some cases popular deductions have been reduced and even eliminated. However, there are some unusual medical deductions you might not have considered.

Many Americans who used to itemize their taxes won’t do so again this year because the new tax law has reduced and even eliminated many popular deductions. But the federal deduction for medical expenses has not been eliminated. So for those individuals who have significant medical expenses, it might still be worth your while to itemize your federal taxes to take advantage of the remaining deductions.

This article, published in Consumer Reports, discusses some Unusual Medical Tax Deductions You May Not Know About.

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