Is this tax deductible

[Hopes place 0]

Hi, I am a self pay but I am wondering if any of this surgery is tax deductible. Does anyone know. Thanks

[Kat1215 0]

Almost all medical expenses are tax deductible, including weight loss programs.

[Alexandra 55]

Medical expenses are tax deductible to the extent they exceed 7.5% (I believe) of your gross adjusted income. This includes all medical expenses, to be sure, but whether they're deductible for any given person depends on their tax situation.

[mrycrltn 2]

Do it. I got back a load in 2005.

Yes you can!!!!!!!

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[ttbseffy 0]

Even if you get the lap band surgeries outside the US? would it still be deductible?

THanks

ttbseffy

[RavensRiches 0]

Alexandra's comments are right on the money (hee, hee).

ttbseffy-----Yes, if you meet the criteria stated in Alexandra's post above.

[DrHekier 0]

My understanding is that in 2002 the IRS ruled that obesity is classified as a disease in its own right, and medical expenses for treatment are tax deductible.

So get that money back from Uncle Sam!

[Randi 0]

The IRS Publication 502 covers tax deduction for weight loss surgery. The publication is available at www.irs.gov