Examples of Non-Qualifying Medical Expenses
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IRS Qualifying* Medical Expenses for 2004-05 ]
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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
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.