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Out of pocket medical aid expenses from prior years.



Mandy said:
18 August 2015 at 11:51

Previously I was a SITE taxpayer and did not have submit an income tax return but I was on a medical aid which I paid out of my own pocket. Currently, I have to submit my income tax return. Can I still claim for these qualifying medical expenses as it is within 3 years. I do have my medical certificates as well from my medical aid. If I can claim should I add this to my current tax return or is there additional forms that I need to complete?

TaxTim Marc TaxTim Marc said:
18 August 2015 at 14:15

You cannot claim prior year medical expenses in your current tax return.
The only way to claim prior year medical expenses is to file tax returns for the prior years.
I hope this helps.

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