Examples of Non-Qualifying Medical Expenses
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Athletic or health club membership

Automobile Insurance premium allocable to medical coverage

Babysitting, Childcare and Nursing Services for a Normal, healthy baby

Controlled Substances

Cosmetic surgery and procedures (unless for deformity)

Cosmetics, hygiene products or similar items

Dancing Lessons

Diaper Service

Domestic Help

Electrolysis or hair removal

Flexible Spending Account

Funeral, cremation or burial expenses

Future Medical Care

Hair Transplant

Health Club Dues

Health Coverage Tax Credit

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Household Help

Illegal operations and treatments

Maternity clothing

Medical Savings Account (MSA)

Medicines and Drugs from Other Countries

Nonprescription Drugs and Medicines

Nutritional supplements

Personal Use Items

Premiums for life insurance, income protection, disability, loss of limbs, sight or similar benefits

Swimming Lessons

Teeth Whitening

Veterinary Fees

Weight-Loss Program


 

 


 

 

 

*Qualified Expenses are defined under Section 213(b) of the IRS Code Note: Deductions for capital improvements that relate to modifications of a home to make it more accessible to handicapped family members are calculated by taking into account the resale value of your home before and after the modifications. For more details on what's qualified and how to calculate deductions, see IRS Publication 505 or contact a qualified tax advisor.