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rbraglin
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Can I split Medicial expenses between spouses? The wife has exceeded her allowed medicial expense amount can we claim the rest on the husband?

 
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Can I split Medicial expenses between spouses? The wife has exceeded her allowed medicial expense amount can we claim the rest on the husband?

I'm not sure what you mean  by "exceeded her allowed medical expense"  A claim for medical expense begins only when the amount is higher that 3% of net income.  It is a non-refundable expense, which means that it will only reduce tax payable to zero. If the husband has paid more tax, you can move the total claim over to him, but his 3% is likely much higher. You can't split it and have both spouse's claim.

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Can I split Medicial expenses between spouses? The wife has exceeded her allowed medicial expense amount can we claim the rest on the husband?

I'm not sure what you mean  by "exceeded her allowed medical expense"  A claim for medical expense begins only when the amount is higher that 3% of net income.  It is a non-refundable expense, which means that it will only reduce tax payable to zero. If the husband has paid more tax, you can move the total claim over to him, but his 3% is likely much higher. You can't split it and have both spouse's claim.