Health Care
The most frequently asked tax questions related to Health Care
Motel lodging expense - cancer treatments
Asked Thursday, September 28, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Certain limitations apply. The costs for lodging while receiving treatment at a licensed hospital or outpatient clinic is limited to $50 per night per person.
If both parents travel with the child then $100 is allowed as the maximum lodging deduction per day.
This amount would be added to the other medical expenses subject to your 10% / 7.5% AGI limitation on IRS Schedule A for itemized deductions.
If both parents travel with the child then $100 is allowed as the maximum lodging deduction per day.
This amount would be added to the other medical expenses subject to your 10% / 7.5% AGI limitation on IRS Schedule A for itemized deductions.
Psychiatrist payments
Asked Thursday, September 28, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Payments to psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, dentists, eye doctors, chiropractors, physical or occupational therapists, acupuncturists and medical care psychoanalysts, plus other medical payments, are itemized deductions subject to your 10% / 7.5% AGI limitation on IRS Schedule A.
home improvement work in exchange for dental services
Asked Wednesday, September 27, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Exchange of goods or services without money being exchanged is called Bartering. The fair market value of the exchanged goods or services must be included as income on both parties tax returns.
The income should be reported on your business expense Schedule C form or as miscellaneous income on Form 1040 line 21.
The income should be reported on your business expense Schedule C form or as miscellaneous income on Form 1040 line 21.
Health insurance premiums - S corporation
Asked Friday, September 22, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
If you are a more than a 2% stockholder, the health insurance premiums paid by your S corporation employer for you and your family is treated as additional wages to you.
The amount will be reported on your Form W-2. You are entitled to deduct the health insurance premium income amount as an adjustment to income on your tax return.
The adjustment will be reported on IRS Form 1040, page 1, Line 29.
The amount will be reported on your Form W-2. You are entitled to deduct the health insurance premium income amount as an adjustment to income on your tax return.
The adjustment will be reported on IRS Form 1040, page 1, Line 29.
Air conditioner purchase
Asked Monday, September 11, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The cost of purchasing an air conditioner is deductible (as part of your medical itemized deductions subject to the 7.5% AGI limitation)only if your doctor signifies that it is necessary for your relief from allergies or other respiratory ailments.
Alcoholism or drug rehabilitation
Asked Monday, September 11, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Inpatient treatment and expenses for meals and lodging at a treatment center for alcohol or drug addiction are a medical itemized deduction.
Also transportation to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are deductible.
They are reportable on IRS Schedule A limited to the 10% / 7.5% AGI limitation.
Also transportation to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are deductible.
They are reportable on IRS Schedule A limited to the 10% / 7.5% AGI limitation.
Liposuction , nose jobs , hair transplants or breast reductions
Asked Monday, September 11, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Generally cosmetic surgery is not deductible. However, Cosmetic surgery that is necessary to improve a deformity from a accident or disease is deductible.
Health club dues
Asked Monday, September 11, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
Generally, costs for exercise programs, health clubs, gyms, and weight-loss programs are not deductible unless related to a specific medical condition and recommended by your doctor.
Hearing aids
Asked Monday, September 11, 2000 by an anonymous userCPA Answer:
The cost of any medical aids, such as hearing aids and batteries, are deductible as a medical itemized deduction.