I had my sinuses spotless out as well as had a surgeon additionally perform a little cosmetic operation upon my nose during a same time. we was told a little of it would be billed to word though wasn’t coverable since of a cosmetic operation done. Can a costs be deducted as healing losses upon income tax?
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Comments: 8 comments
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fukingruvin76118
September 25th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
No, because it is an elected proceedure.
Tim
September 25th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Yes.
Fancy That
September 25th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
if you meet the deduction requirements (7%? of income), any and all medical procedures are deductable.
v b
September 25th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Cosmetic surgery isn’t deductible. If the insurance wouldn’t cover it, neither will the IRS.
Anna P
September 25th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Only the sinus portion (be sure to be accurate). NOT all medical procedures are deductible!
Steve
September 25th, 2009 at 12:47 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.
Betty S
September 25th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
No, it’s cosmetic – not medical
Judy
September 25th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
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.
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