Actually Jenn the equivalent of 7.5% of your income is not tax deductible out of the medical expenses. So for example if you grossed $50,000 and had $20,000 in medical expenses then the first $3,750 is not tax deductible. This would leave you with a medical deduction of $16,250. Also remember if you claimed any money through an FSA then you can not claim it again since you've already not paid taxes on that money.