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posted Oct 30, 2019 1:34:41 AM

How far back can I claim medical expenses for my 2016 return? I have four years' worth that have not been claimed before. Anyone know?

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Level 11
Oct 30, 2019 1:34:42 AM

You can claim medical expenses for a 12 month period only each year. If you have previous amounts you haven't claimed from past years, you may file an amendment to your previous returns.

https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2647801

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Level 11
Oct 30, 2019 1:34:42 AM

You can claim medical expenses for a 12 month period only each year. If you have previous amounts you haven't claimed from past years, you may file an amendment to your previous returns.

https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2647801

Level 11
Oct 30, 2019 1:34:44 AM

Information on filing an amendment can be found here https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2647992

New Member
Oct 30, 2019 1:34:45 AM

A question in regards to the one year period: If an individual decides that they would like to submit expenses between July 2017 and July 2018, but only become eligible to file returns as of 2018. Can they still include expenses from 2017 (July to Dec 2017)?