http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/ Paying taxes is painful... but reading about them shouldn't be. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:02:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/comment-page-1/#comment-23562 Ask the taxgirl: Foreign Medical Expenses | taxgirl Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:38:25 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/#comment-23562 [...] the normal rules for deducting medical expenses would apply. When it comes to weight loss, you cannot deduct the cost of surgeries or programs to simply look or feel better; the procedure must be a treatment for a specific disease diagnosed by a physician (obesity would [...] [...] the normal rules for deducting medical expenses would apply. When it comes to weight loss, you cannot deduct the cost of surgeries or programs to simply look or feel better; the procedure must be a treatment for a specific disease diagnosed by a physician (obesity would [...]

]]> http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/comment-page-1/#comment-23281 bill Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:39:20 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/#comment-23281 I have both hips replaced and a writen directive to work me hip joints in order to maintain them. I have both hips replaced and a writen directive to work me hip joints in order to maintain them.

]]> http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/comment-page-1/#comment-23252 Sheila Finley Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:32:19 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/#comment-23252 I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3, almost 10 years. I also have fibromyalgia. I take meds for both. Arimidex, a cancer foghting drug and Percoset 325/10 acetomenifin. Are any of these deductable. Thank You, Sheila I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3, almost 10 years. I also have fibromyalgia. I take meds for both. Arimidex, a cancer foghting drug and Percoset 325/10 acetomenifin. Are any of these deductable. Thank You, Sheila

]]> http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/comment-page-1/#comment-23235 Robert S. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:12:04 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/#comment-23235 My daughter has severe Celiac disease (inability to eat wheat gluten products) is it true she can deduct the cost of her food off her taxes because she is on a medically restricted diet? Thanks for your answer. My daughter has severe Celiac disease (inability to eat wheat gluten products) is it true she can deduct the cost of her food off her taxes because she is on a medically restricted diet?
Thanks for your answer.

]]> http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/comment-page-1/#comment-23229 NINE TAX DEDUCTIONS YOU WOULDN’T EVEN THINK ABOUT TAKING « Maxwell Law Firm, PLLC Blog Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:52:32 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/#comment-23229 [...] Diets and Health Club Dues. Most diets and health club dues aren’t deductible even if your doctor has recommended that you lose some weight in order to improve your health. While you can deduct medical expenses for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease, including the costs of doctors and medications, you cannot deduct the cost of expenses that are merely beneficial to your health — this includes most diets and health club dues. To be deductible, the diet or exercise plan must be specifically prescribed by a doctor for a diagnosed medical condition, not as preventative care and not just so that you look and feel better. Some limited exceptions apply. [...] [...] Diets and Health Club Dues. Most diets and health club dues aren’t deductible even if your doctor has recommended that you lose some weight in order to improve your health. While you can deduct medical expenses for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease, including the costs of doctors and medications, you cannot deduct the cost of expenses that are merely beneficial to your health — this includes most diets and health club dues. To be deductible, the diet or exercise plan must be specifically prescribed by a doctor for a diagnosed medical condition, not as preventative care and not just so that you look and feel better. Some limited exceptions apply. [...]

]]> http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/comment-page-1/#comment-12467 Infant Formula Not a Medical Expense | taxgirl Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:29:42 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/#comment-12467 [...] “Medical care” may include special foods and beverages if they are prescribed to treat a specific illness and are in addition to your normal diet. But… And it’s a big but… If those special foods and beverages are consumed as substitutes for your normal diet, they aren’t deductible. This is why, for example, you can’t deduct your Jenny Craig meals (though certain diet program fees may be deductible). [...] [...] “Medical care” may include special foods and beverages if they are prescribed to treat a specific illness and are in addition to your normal diet. But… And it’s a big but… If those special foods and beverages are consumed as substitutes for your normal diet, they aren’t deductible. This is why, for example, you can’t deduct your Jenny Craig meals (though certain diet program fees may be deductible). [...]

]]> http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/comment-page-1/#comment-4305 Homer Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:18:05 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl-are-diets-deductible/#comment-4305 MMMM.... Hamburgers.... argghhh.... MMMM…. Hamburgers…. argghhh….

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