The current rule allows people to deduct preventative care, surgeries and dental care if the costs exceed the 10 percent threshold. The deduction can also be used for long-term care expenses for chronically ill patients or the family members who pay for their care.
The estimated cost to repeal the deduction is $10 billion per year.
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