Comments on: Can you deduct cosmetic surgery costs on income tax?

By: Judy

Judy — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:32:10 +0000

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.

By: Betty S

Betty S — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:20:55 +0000

No, it’s cosmetic – not medical

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:10:30 +0000

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.

By: Anna P

Anna P — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:35:18 +0000

Only the sinus portion (be sure to be accurate). NOT all medical procedures are deductible!

By: v b

v b — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:39:44 +0000

Cosmetic surgery isn’t deductible. If the insurance wouldn’t cover it, neither will the IRS.

By: Fancy That

Fancy That — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:28:30 +0000

if you meet the deduction requirements (7%? of income), any and all medical procedures are deductable.

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:22:01 +0000

Yes.

By: fukingruvin76118

fukingruvin76118 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:15:55 +0000

No, because it is an elected proceedure.