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Debate: Should Medical Expenses Be Exempt From Itemized Deduction Limits?
Expert Opinion March 19, 2026 at 05:46 PM
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What You Need To Know
- Medical expenses are already subject to the limitation that they're deductible only to the extent that they exceed 7.5% of the taxpayer's AGI.
- They were never subject to the pre-2017 limitation on itemized deductions for high-income taxpayers.
- Starting in 2026, a new limit reduces the itemized deductions (including the medical expense deduction).
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