Special food prescribed by a doctor
Answer:
The additional costs of special food or diets over the costs of normal food are deductible if prescribed by a doctor to alleviate a specific medical condition.
The excess can be claimed as a medical itemized deduction on IRS Schedule A subject to the 10% / 7.5% limitation.
The excess can be claimed as a medical itemized deduction on IRS Schedule A subject to the 10% / 7.5% limitation.