Can I use my dental expenses as a tax write off? Â

Can I use my dental expenses as a tax write off?  

answers 0:Well I was wondering if I could use dental expenses as a tax write off. But here's the thing though, I'm getting my dental done in Mexico.answers 1:You may claim the total medical expenses in your schedule A of your 1040 form.But, remember:if you are married filing jointly, the first 7500 of your medical, dental etc.. will deductiblein 2012 tax year, the deductible medical amount will be 10,000.The balance will be forwarded in to your schedule Aif you do not have any other deductions to claim, you may add under medical and health expenses the balance from 7500 and above.Remember, your total standard deduction is $11,600 and any non deductible medical amount should be more than your standard.Our health expenses must be paid by your net income after we paid our tax;s....answers 2:this is assuming you u! se sch A, if not, forget it it won't matter where you had the work doneanswers 3:NO because you would not be able to qualify to use the schedule A itemized deductions of your 1040 income tax return for the tax year that you would pay the cost of having your dental work done in for that purpose.Hope that you find the above enclosed information useful. 08/30/2012answers 4:The dental work in Mexico is not the issue.The problem is that you have itemize and only the amount of medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of your AGI can be itemized.answers 5:No. It is considered to be Cosmetic, and not allowed to be claimed for.answers 6:@Tax Chopper"if you are married filing jointly, the first 7500 of your medical, dental etc.. will deductible"What does the marital status have to do with it? ALL filers are subject to the 7.5% "floor" for Medical Expenses on the Schedule A. If you are a tax preparer, you got this very basic one wrong.As for Medical Expenses, it includes; prescription eyeg! lasses, doctors visits (actual out-of pocket, not insurance pa! yments), Insurance premiums, tests, prescription medication (again actual out-of-pocket), mileage to and from doctors/tests/etc, hospital costs (out-of-pocket). OTC (over the counter) medications, bandages (not for a medical condition like surgery) and such do not qualify.The key is the 7.5% of your AGI. This is the bottom amount on page 1 of your 1040. It doesn't matter where you got the treatment as long as it is prescribed and performed by a qualified professional....