FSA account & deductibility of health ins. premiums and med. costs

[Mstax]

Can you deduct excess medical expense over the FSA amount that was deducted on a pre-salary reduction basis? And can you deduct medical expense that was not reimbursed by health insurance if the employee paid health insurance was paid with pre-tax dollars?

[JG EA]

Nothing pre-tax can be deducted (unless added to W-2 at the end of the year).

[Mstax]

FSA amount was $2000. Medical expenses were $5000

FSA amount was $2000. Medical expenses were $5000. Can I deduct the $3000 excess?

[Gretel]

Yes, the medical expenses paid over and above the pre-tax amount is deductible.