Canadians Can Deduct Gluten Free Food Costs

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From Revenue Canada:

For the claim for the incremental cost of Gluten Free (GF) products we

require a letter from the medical practitioner confirming the

individual suffers from celiac disease and requires GF products as the

result of that disease. The eligible medical expense is calculated on

the difference between the cost of the gluten free product and the

non-gluten free product

We require a summary of each item purchased during the twelve month

period for which the expenses are being claimed.

The summary should indicate:

a) the item purchased (bread, muffins, etc.)

the number of times you have purchased the item

c) the cost of the GF item (submit one receipt for each GF item to

support the cost and;

d) the price of a similar non-gluten free item in your area. You do not

need to purchase the non gluten free product to support the price used

in your calculation.

The difference between c) and d) should be multiplied by . The total

incremental cost should be included in the calculation of your eligible

medical expenses.

I am interpreting the term " gluten free " as being applicable to any

baked goods we buy from special suppliers like J.Gourmet, Digestive

Wellness and Lucy's Kitchen Store. and also almond flour as even though

we are not on the Gluten Free Casein Free Diet the foods we require

must be gluten free. Check with your accountant or the person who does

your income tax return about the above.

Carol F.

Toronto, celiac, SCD 5 years