Medical Expenses
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Answer Tax QuestionsMassage therapy payments
Asked Thursday, September 28, 2000 by an anonymous user
Massage therapy sessions for general stress reduction, even if recommended by a doctor, do not qualfy as a medical itemized deduction.
Paycheck withholding for medical coverage
Asked Thursday, September 28, 2000 by an anonymous user
The amounts withheld from your paycheck for medical insurance is added to other medical expenses, such as for doctors, dentists, and prescription drugs.
The total medical expenses are subject to the 10% / 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income limitation and the excess is deductible on IRS Schedule A as a medical itemized deduction.
The total medical expenses are subject to the 10% / 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income limitation and the excess is deductible on IRS Schedule A as a medical itemized deduction.
Traveling to doctor's office
Asked Thursday, September 28, 2000 by an anonymous user
The costs of travel to and from your doctor's office are part of your medical itemized deductions on IRS Schedule A subject to the 10% / 7.5% of your AGI limitation.
You may claim the actual travel expenses, or the IRS allows a 24 cents a mile flat rate, plus parking fees and tolls.
You may claim the actual travel expenses, or the IRS allows a 24 cents a mile flat rate, plus parking fees and tolls.
Motel lodging expense - cancer treatments
Asked Thursday, September 28, 2000 by an anonymous user
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 user
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.
Health insurance premiums - S corporation
Asked Friday, September 22, 2000 by an anonymous user
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.
Health club dues
Asked Monday, September 11, 2000 by an anonymous user
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.
Liposuction , nose jobs , hair transplants or breast reductions
Asked Monday, September 11, 2000 by an anonymous user
Generally cosmetic surgery is not deductible. However, Cosmetic surgery that is necessary to improve a deformity from a accident or disease is deductible.
Alcoholism or drug rehabilitation
Asked Monday, September 11, 2000 by an anonymous user
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.