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May 6, 2024
Tax law changes since 2017 have largely reduced the uptake of the itemized deduction for medical expenses. In 2021, 2.3% of total tax returns claimed the deduction compared to 6.7% in 2017.
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Tax law changes since 2017 have largely reduced the uptake of the itemized deduction for medical expenses. In 2021, 2.3% of total tax returns claimed the deduction compared to 6.7% in 2017.
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