H and W have been divorced for two years.H paid for W's dental bills.W is otherwise self-supported.H may deduct W's dental bills as a medical expense.

Name: H and W have been divorced for two years.H paid for W's dental bills.W is otherwise self-supported.H may deduct W's dental bills as a medical expense.
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Only medical expenses paid for dependents or yourself can be deducted. Since H and W are divorced and W is self-supported, H cannot claim W's medical expenses.

H and W Have Been Divorced for Two Years