Medical Expenses

[Alfredo1967]

Can a tax payer deduct medical expenses that were paid with a lawsuit awarded to taxpayer?

[sjrcpa]

If the award included medical expenses, then they were reimbursed.

[Alfredo1967]

So, even if the expenses were paid to the hospital, they are still not deductable?

[sjrcpa]

No. Same as if taxpayer was reimbursed by insurance company. You can only deduct unreimbursed out of pocket medical expenses.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

was the settlement taxable income?

[sjrcpa]

Excellent point. Damages on account of personal injury are not taxable.