Bill paid $2,500 of medical expenses for his daughter, Marie.She is married to John and they file a joint return.Bill
can include the $2,500 of expenses when calculating his medical expense deduction.

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According to the IRS, a taxpayer can include medical expenses paid for their spouse or dependent, regardless of whether they file a joint return or not. Since Marie is a dependent of Bill, he can include the $2,500 of medical expenses when calculating his medical expense deduction.

Bill Paid $2,500 of Medical Expenses for His Daughter, Marie