Guide dog or other animal used by a visually-impaired, hearing-impaired or otherwise physically disabled person.Eye surgery, such as Lasik or a similar procedure, when it is not for cosmetic purposes only.Extra rent or utilities for a larger apartment required in order to provide space for a nurse/attendant.Exercise program if a doctor has recommended it as treatment for a specific condition.Elastic hosiery to treat blood circulation problems.Drug addiction treatment, including in-patient treatment, meals and lodging at a therapeutic center for drug addiction.When prescribed by a doctor, you can deduct the extra cost of purchasing special food to alleviate a specific medical condition Cosmetic surgery, if it's necessary to improve a deformity related to a congenital abnormality, accident or disease.Contact lenses, including equipment and materials for using contacts.A clarinet and lessons to treat the improper alignment of a child's upper and lower teeth.Braille books and magazines used by a visually-impaired person.Birth control pills prescribed by a doctor.Alcoholism treatment, including inpatient treatment, meals and lodging at a therapeutic center for alcohol addiction.Air conditioner necessary for relief from allergies or other respiratory problems (less any increase in the value of your home resulting from installation of air conditioning).
Taxpayers can deduct on Schedule A (Form 1040) the amount of their medical and dental expenses that exceeds 7.5% of their AGI (adjusted gross income).įor a complete list, see IRS Publication 502.Ĭlick here for a partial list of qualified medical expenses.
Qualified medical expenses that were paid during the year for the taxpayer, their spouse and their dependents are deductible on Schedule A to the extent that they were not reimbursed.
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