Comments on: He Sued, She Sued. http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/ tax news, tax info and tax policy Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:57:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: gender identity disorder http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3119 gender identity disorder Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:05:25 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3119 [...] condition and that transgender surgery is a proper treatment. The IRS argues that breast implants ahttp://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/Gender Identity DisorderThere are two components of gender identity Disorder, both of which must be [...] [...] condition and that transgender surgery is a proper treatment. The IRS argues that breast implants ahttp://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/Gender Identity DisorderThere are two components of gender identity Disorder, both of which must be [...]

]]> By: deductive argument http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3126 deductive argument Thu, 29 May 2008 15:33:49 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3126 [...] condition and that transgender surgery is a proper treatment. The IRS argues that breast implants ahttp://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/Deductive and Inductive Arguments Internet Encyclopedia of ...A deductive argument is an argument in [...] [...] condition and that transgender surgery is a proper treatment. The IRS argues that breast implants ahttp://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/Deductive and Inductive Arguments Internet Encyclopedia of …A deductive argument is an argument in [...]

]]> By: Once a liar, always a liar? http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3125 Once a liar, always a liar? Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:58:33 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3125 [...] court case involving Rhiannon O’Donnabhain, the 63 year old transgendered female who is suing the Internal Revenue Service to be allowed to [...] [...] court case involving Rhiannon O’Donnabhain, the 63 year old transgendered female who is suing the Internal Revenue Service to be allowed to [...]

]]> By: Is Your Sex Change Deductible? and Other Distractions at PIGASYS http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3120 Is Your Sex Change Deductible? and Other Distractions at PIGASYS Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:44:01 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3120 [...] He Sued, She Sued. Kelly over at TaxGirl.com asks: Should sex changes be tax deductible? The US Tax Court will hear arguments in a case (on behalf of 63 year old Rhiannon O’Donnabhain) that argues that a “gender identity disorder” is a medical condition and that transgender surgery is a proper treatment. [...] [...] He Sued, She Sued. Kelly over at TaxGirl.com asks: Should sex changes be tax deductible? The US Tax Court will hear arguments in a case (on behalf of 63 year old Rhiannon O’Donnabhain) that argues that a “gender identity disorder” is a medical condition and that transgender surgery is a proper treatment. [...]

]]> By: Kelly http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3124 Kelly Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:28:02 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3124 Gosh, Randi, I don't know. I really don't know anything about "gender identity disorder" and what the potential remedies/cures are. So, I'm really just speaking from the gut. And my gut is that it's both cosmetic and elective and should be disallowed as a medical expense. I fear that allowing it as a deduction may open the floodgates to other elective procedures being made deductible - what about liposuction or weight reduction even when the "disorder" (obesity) is not life threatening? What if I hate my life because my boobs are too small and I feel suicidal as a result? Does that mean I'm entitled to deduct the cost of my implants? What about penis enlargement? Nose jobs for cosmetic reasons? Face lifts? I think you can argue that many things cause depression and a sense of desperation for individuals who feel afflicted. I think this case will hinge on whether the court finds the disorder to be a real, medical condition that could only be cured with this surgery (or surgeries, since I believe the plaintiff grew breasts with hormones but wanted them enlarged with augmentation surgery). I would really be interested to hear what other people think... Gosh, Randi, I don’t know.

I really don’t know anything about “gender identity disorder” and what the potential remedies/cures are. So, I’m really just speaking from the gut. And my gut is that it’s both cosmetic and elective and should be disallowed as a medical expense.

I fear that allowing it as a deduction may open the floodgates to other elective procedures being made deductible - what about liposuction or weight reduction even when the “disorder” (obesity) is not life threatening? What if I hate my life because my boobs are too small and I feel suicidal as a result? Does that mean I’m entitled to deduct the cost of my implants? What about penis enlargement? Nose jobs for cosmetic reasons? Face lifts?

I think you can argue that many things cause depression and a sense of desperation for individuals who feel afflicted. I think this case will hinge on whether the court finds the disorder to be a real, medical condition that could only be cured with this surgery (or surgeries, since I believe the plaintiff grew breasts with hormones but wanted them enlarged with augmentation surgery).

I would really be interested to hear what other people think…

]]> By: Randi http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3122 Randi Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:00:08 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3122 That's a good question - and a good debate - I'd be interested to hear what your take on it is.. That’s a good question - and a good debate - I’d be interested to hear what your take on it is..

]]> By: Is Your Sex Change Deductible? and Other Distractions at PIGASYS http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3123 Is Your Sex Change Deductible? and Other Distractions at PIGASYS Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:42:44 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3123 [...] He Sued, She Sued. Kelly over at TaxGirl.com asks:  Should sex changes be tax deductible? The US Tax Court will hear arguments in a case (on behalf of 63 year old Rhiannon O’Donnabhain) that argues that a “gender identity disorder” is a medical condition and that transgender surgery is a proper treatment. [...] [...] He Sued, She Sued. Kelly over at TaxGirl.com asks:  Should sex changes be tax deductible? The US Tax Court will hear arguments in a case (on behalf of 63 year old Rhiannon O’Donnabhain) that argues that a “gender identity disorder” is a medical condition and that transgender surgery is a proper treatment. [...]

]]> By: Is Your Sex Change Deductible? and Other Distractions http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3121 Is Your Sex Change Deductible? and Other Distractions Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:49:57 +0000 http://www.taxgirl.com/he-sued-she-sued/#comment-3121 [...] He Sued, She Sued. Kelly over at TaxGirl.com asks:  Should sex changes be tax deductible? The US Tax Court will hear arguments in a case (on behalf of 63 year old Rhiannon O’Donnabhain) that argues that a “gender identity disorder” is a medical condition and that transgender surgery is a proper treatment. [...] [...] He Sued, She Sued. Kelly over at TaxGirl.com asks:  Should sex changes be tax deductible? The US Tax Court will hear arguments in a case (on behalf of 63 year old Rhiannon O’Donnabhain) that argues that a “gender identity disorder” is a medical condition and that transgender surgery is a proper treatment. [...]

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