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Transgender Community Claims Victory in Tax Court

4 February 2010

Nearly 10 years ago, Rhiannon O’Donnabhain (then Robert Donovan) underwent sex-change and breast augmentation surgeries in order to complete her transformation from male to female for a Gender Identity Disorder (GID). She claimed the costs of the procedures on her tax return as a medical deduction, arguing that the procedures were medically necessary and not [...]

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The Cost of Kids Getting Better: Is It Deductible?

3 January 2010

Those of you who follow me on Twitter (or in real life) know that one of my children has been sick for about a month. My middle child, Amy, has a form of vasculitis known as Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. It is a nasty and invasive – but fortunately not contagious – illness that attacks the joints [...]

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Infant Formula Not a Medical Expense

14 October 2009

It’s somehow appropriate that the IRS would release a private letter ruling regarding a double mastectomy in October (in case you’re not aware, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month). Here are the facts:
Taxpayer had a double mastectomy. She later gave birth to a healthy baby. As a result of the mastectomy, she was [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Autism & Special Needs Children

10 July 2009

Taxpayer asks:
My husband and I have a 4 yr old daughter diagnosed with autism (higher functioning). We are considering enrolling her in a private preschool that has a program specifically designed to help children with autism, something the public school system cannot offer. The yearly tuition is $22,000. Can any of this [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Who Gets the Deduction?

9 June 2009

Taxpayer asks:
If I pay my son’s huge medical expenses can he deduct same as if he paid them himself?
Thanks for your reply.
Taxgirl says:
Sorry, no. Your son may not claim a deduction for medical expenses that he did not pay.
However, you might be able to claim a deduction for paying those expenses, depending upon the [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Birth Control Costs

9 June 2009

Taxpayer asks:
I have a weird question. My insurance doesn’t cover the cost of my birth control pills. Can I deduct them on my taxes? What about other forms of birth control, like condoms?
Thanks,
Taxgirl says:
Wow, I didn’t realize that there were any insurance companies left that didn’t offer coverage for birth control pills. But that [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Medical Settlements

28 March 2009

Taxpayer asks:
Hi Taxgirl,
I seen you on Good Day Philadelphia today, and I’m glad there is someone out there that really knows what she’s talking about. I recently received a medical settlement the last week of December in 2008. The settlement I received was under 90,000, I don’t know if I have to pay [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Contacts, Glasses and Other Medical Expenses

5 March 2009

Taxpayer asks:
My friend says that you can deduct contacts on your taxes as medical costs. I thought you could only deduct doctor’s visits. Can I really take those off of my taxes? What about glasses?
Taxgirl says:
If you itemize your deductions, you can absolutely include the cost of contacts and glasses as medical [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Health Insurance Premiums for Family

23 December 2008

Taxpayer asks:

Hi Taxgirl…
Quick question…I live in CA
My current employer, as part of his benefit plan, pays for my medical insurance. If I want to get medical for the rest of my family, I have to pay extra.
According to someone who works here, they claim that is deductible as a medical expense under Schedule A…is [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: More on Interest

9 December 2008

Taxpayer asks:

I had to put almost $100,000 worth of medical bills on credit cards. Three to be exact. Can the interest on these loans be deducted as medical expenses as I continue to pay the bills down over the next five years?
Thank you,

Taxgirl says:
Sorry, no. As I pointed out on a prior [...]

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