Itemizing the surgery when filing taxes

[joannao74 112]

Was anyone able to add all the costs of surgery while filing your tax returns in the states...even though the procedure was performed in Mexico?

[msjazzyldy 49]

Great question!! I would love to hear about this..

[lexysdad04 43]

I hope someone has an answer to this question because I too would like to know

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[jenger 22]

I would like to know as well. Also wondering if you can claim Aflac. I have the hospital plan which pays you for your hospital stay but not sure if Mexico is covered or not.

[lexysdad04 43]

I would check your aflac policy some exclude anything outside of the USA

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[Naija2atl 30]

Yes you can claim medical expenses even when it's done in mexico, just keep your receipt in case the MAN auditsu. I will be claiming that $4000 next year

[Nicolanz 1,484]

You can but you have to have proof of medical necessity. That's what I understood anyway. I didn't claim mine but I did type in the numbers and nothing changed. It has to be more than 7.5% of your income I think.

[LisaLoseAlotx2 147]

My husband is a CPA and he is already looking into this. I will try to remember to report what I find out

[msilver1127 1]

Hey Lexisdad my coordinator at a lighter me wants me to gig get your name to see if they can help me with Aflac and StD would you be willing to give it to me?

[Jersrose43 837]

It's 7.5 for those aged 65 and over and 10 for the rest of us

It's a % of your taxable income.

So if you made 100,000 but you're taxable is 95,000 then 10% is 9,500

Now if you have an HSA or other pre tax account to reimburse yourself you are further challenged

[Kindle 8,667]

I included everything related to surgery on my schedule A last year...including travel expenses. But like jersrose said, I could only deduct the part that was over 10% of my adjusted gross income.

[Ingrid007 4]

Following- would love to know answer to this