Can I write off dental work?

Dental expenses are considered medical expenses by the IRS and can be deducted if they exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) for the tax year 2020 and 2021. This means that if your AGI is $50,000, only the portion of your dental expenses that exceed $3,750 (7.5% of $50,000) can be deducted. Also, you must itemize your deductions to claim this, which may not be beneficial if your standard deduction is higher. It's important to note that cosmetic dental procedures, like teeth whitening, are not deductible. Only expenses for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, and for treatments affecting any part or function of the body are deductible.