I entered my medical expenses, and claimed them on this tax return. I have surpassed the minimum threshold amount, and yet my taxable income is unchanged. Why?

[TurboTaxSusan]

Medical expenses are not deducted until Line 33099, so Line 26000 Taxable income is not changed when you add medical expenses.

[kate_t_b]

Ok thank you. I think I asked my question incorrectly, because what I'm really trying to understand is why do I still owe the exact same amount of money on my return? I entered over $1k of expenses.

[TurboTaxAniqua]

Are the medical expenses 3% of your net income (line 23600) or $2,759 (for tax year 2024)?

For more information refer to the TurboTax article "How to Deduct Your Medical Expenses - TurboTax Canada

[kate_t_b]

Yes regarding the 3%, in fact it is closer to 10% of my net income on line 23600, but it is less than $2,759... so to clarify: It's 3% or $2,759 (whichever number is less), correct? 

[TurboTaxVeronique]

@kate_t_b TurboTax calculate the medical expenses this way:

Step 1
On line 33099 of your tax return, enter the total amount that you or your spouse or common-law partner paid in 2024 for eligible medical expenses.

Step 2
On the line below line 33099, enter the lesser of the following amounts:

• 3% of your net income (line 23600)
  or
• $2,759

Step 3
Subtract the amount of step 2 from the amount on line 33099, and enter the result on the following line of your tax return (Step 5 – Federal tax).

Step 4
Claim the corresponding provincial or territorial tax credits for individuals on line 58689 of your provincial or territorial Form 428. If you live in Quebec, visit Revenu Québec.

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