A deduction is allowed for expenses paid during the taxable year, not compensated for by insurance or otherwise, for medical care of the taxpayer, his spouse, or a dependent, in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 213; provided, however, that the limitation of the deduction to the excess of those expenses over 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income as provided in 26 U.S.C. § 213 shall instead be limited to the excess of those expenses over 4.0 percent of adjusted gross income as defined in Code of Ala. 1975, § 40-18-14.2. For interpretation of federal statutes adopted by the Alabama Legislature, see Rule 810-3-1.1 -.01, Operating Rules.
Authors: Roger Frost, Sharon Norman, Hugh Kirkland, James Lucy, Lee Johnson, Betty Knowles
Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-3-15-.16
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-7(a)(5), 40-18-15.