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  • Mar 27, 2009, 07:41 AM
    fcivano
    MEdical deduction for NR
    Hi,

    I am US non resident alien and in 2008 I spent almost 6000$ for dental expenses
    Because I don't have a dental insurance. I am on a J1 visa.
    Could you tell me if there is a way to deduct dental and medical expenses from my IRS taxes?

    Thanks
  • Mar 27, 2009, 08:12 AM
    MukatA

    This is itemized deduction on schedule A.
    You can deduct the expenses that are more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Itemized Deductions
  • Mar 27, 2009, 08:22 AM
    fcivano
    I read that what you say is valid for US residents. But I am a Nonresident. On the instructions for FORM 1040NR
    I am not able to find this part on medical deductions.
  • Mar 28, 2009, 07:50 AM
    MukatA

    Yes, nonresidents do not get medical deduction. They also can not take tuition and fee adjustment deduction.
  • Mar 28, 2009, 06:57 PM
    IntlTax

    Agree that there is no deduction for medical expenses of a nonresident alien.

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