Lap band and income tax

[samcat681 38]

Hey all my Canadian banders...

So I was wondering if anyone knows if you can claim any part of your surgery on your income tax? I looked into this prior to having my surgery and was told by the Canadian Revenue Agency that lap band surgery is a form of cosmetic surgery so it cannot be claimed. I live in Ontario and I just wanted to know if anyone could offer me any further information about this. My surgery came with a hefty price tag and it would be nice to get something back. I thought it was worth a try:) Hope someone has some recommendations.

[B-52 7,113]

Don't know about Canada...but in the USA, anything you pay out of pocket for medical, can be figured in and determined based upon your total income.

[Angelant76 8]

I was told that we can remit and your likely looking at about 4k back. This is what my Canadian surgeon advised!

[samcat681 38]

Angelant76 - Do you know what I would have to do for that or did you claim any of the amount you paid?

[Angelant76 8]

I just got banded in Jan of this year so I have to wait until next year. My accountant tells me you can submit it under medical expenses. I think you can claim a certain max amount, not sure of the specifics.

[MarieMarie 346]

Thank you. I didn't think of putting it on my income tax