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USA Tax tips

Here are two things we do to legally maximize our medical deductions. Unfortunately since they raised the floor to 10% this year we just missed getting to take any medical deduction.

1. Mileage/tolls/parking -- this can really add up so keep track of your appts and treks to the pharmacy including the ones that don't cost you a copay like Xray or PT or whatever.

2. OTC meds specifically prescribed (get a note on a prescription pad) are deductible because they are for the treatment of a specific condition -- probiotics, vitamins, iron, etc.
 
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