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Can I get a deduction for medical expenses paid out of pocket?

I had a knee injury last year and unfortunately had no health insurance. I have since paid about $4,000 in medical expenses and wasn’t sure if I would be able to deduct some of that and maybe get some money back when filing taxes.

If you itemize your taxes, all uninsured medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of your income, can be used as deductions on your taxes.

Federal Income Tax Medical Expense Deductions 2010, 2011

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