Can You Deduct Cosmetic Surgery Costs On Income Tax?
Posted on | January 22, 2010 | 10 Comments
I had my sinuses cleaned out and had the surgeon also perform some cosmetic surgery on my nose at the same time. I was told some of it would be billed to insurance but wasn’t coverable because of the cosmetic surgery done. Can the costs be deducted as medical expenses on income tax?
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January 23rd, 2010 @ 4:10 am
No, because it is an elected proceedure.
January 23rd, 2010 @ 8:49 am
Only the sinus portion (be sure to be accurate). NOT all medical procedures are deductible!
January 23rd, 2010 @ 11:01 am
If the medically necessary part of the procedure can be split out from the cosmetic part (ask your doc if he can do this) then the medically necessary part could be deducted if you meet the other rules to deduct medical expenses (you itemize, and deduct only the portion that’s over 7.5% of your income).
Cosmetic surgery is not deductible on your tax return.
January 23rd, 2010 @ 4:15 pm
Cosmetic/reconstructive surgery can be deducted in limited cases. In your situation, the costs to correct a defect to allow you to breathe properly would be deductable. However, the portion of the surgery to improve the appearance of the nose would not be deductable.
January 23rd, 2010 @ 6:49 pm
Yes.
January 23rd, 2010 @ 9:43 pm
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January 23rd, 2010 @ 11:34 pm
if you meet the deduction requirements (7%? of income), any and all medical procedures are deductable.
January 24th, 2010 @ 2:55 am
Cosmetic surgery isn’t deductible. If the insurance wouldn’t cover it, neither will the IRS.
January 24th, 2010 @ 6:23 am
No, it’s cosmetic – not medical
March 10th, 2010 @ 3:03 pm
I have to say that I have always loved what cosmetics and skincare has done for me, but some time difficult to find the right products for my skin.
Your posting very useful for me.
Thanks
Dile