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  Expenses That Are Not Deductible Medical Expenses

The following items are not deductible medical expenses, according to the tax laws and the IRS:

  • babysitting or child care to enable you to obtain medical treatment
  • cosmetic surgery including hair transplants, electrolysis, and liposuction, unless necessary to correct a congenital abnormality, an injury, or a disfiguring disease
  • dancing lessons, swimming lessons, etc., even if they are recommended by a doctor
  • funeral, burial, or cremation costs
  • health club dues or treatments, unless related to a specific medical condition (not just general health and well-being)
  • illegal operations, treatments, and drugs
  • insurance premiums for life, disability, or accident insurance; policies that pay a stated amount each week if you are hospitalized; or the portion of your car insurance that covers medical expenses
  • maternity clothes
  • meals, unless part of inpatient care
  • Medicare tax payments
  • nonprescription medicines
  • trips to enhance general health even if taken on advice of a doctor
  • vitamins, herbs, etc. to enhance general health
  • weight loss programs to improve appearance or to promote better health

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