Question

When entering medical expenses, TurboTax is showing the number as $2,887 higher than what I actually entered. How can I fix this amount?

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February 22, 2022
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I have verified that I entered everything correctly. Since I haven't been able to figure it out, I decided to remove all of my medical expenses that I entered and it still shows that I have $2,887 in Medical Expenses but can't find where that number is coming from.

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DoninGA

The number comes from multiplying your Adjusted Gross Income on your Form 1040 Line 11 by 7.5%, If your total medical expenses are not greater then that amount then there is no need for you to enter you medical expenses.

Health care insurance premiums and other medical expenses that you paid with out of pocket funds are an eligible medical expense that you can deduct using Schedule A for itemized deductions. However, only your total medical expenses that are greater than 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) can be deducted.

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krh2485Author

7.5% of my AGI is $3,996. The amount that I am entering for medical expenses is $8,105 but TurboTax is showing my medical expenses at $10,992...my question is why does it show my medical expenses $2,887 higher than what I am entering?

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Vanessa A

Did you enter a 1095-A or a 1099-SSA that had Medicare premiums on it? If so, TurboTax will bring these amounts over to your medical deductions automatically.

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