February 19, 2018
![Annual Medical Deductions Annual Medical Deductions](https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/sites/default/files/fiscal-facts/ff_detailed_2.19.2018.png)
Fact:
About 6% of all filers deducted their medical expenses in 2015. While this itemized deduction has been around since 1942, the threshold for total qualifying expenses has varied. Since 1986, this rate has been at least 7.5% of one's adjusted gross income.