Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 In a message dated 2/11/03 1:34:21 PM Central Standard Time, ray@... writes: << Since they are medically necessary, they should be deductible just like any prescription drug. >> Aye..there's the rub.. they AREN'T prescription.. therefore, they are NOT deductible. Here's a link to an IRS Publication that says that Nutritional Supplements are NOT deductible. <A HREF= " http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/page/0,,id=11554,00.html " >Publications</A> Beth - CPA (in hiding- don't ask me to do your taxes! LOL) Houston, TX VBG - Dr. Srungaram 05/31/00 - 314 lbs. 11/01/02 - Abdominoplasty 11/29/02 - 160 lbs. 5'10 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 In a message dated 2/11/03 1:34:21 PM Central Standard Time, ray@... writes: << Since they are medically necessary, they should be deductible just like any prescription drug. >> Aye..there's the rub.. they AREN'T prescription.. therefore, they are NOT deductible. Here's a link to an IRS Publication that says that Nutritional Supplements are NOT deductible. <A HREF= " http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/page/0,,id=11554,00.html " >Publications</A> Beth - CPA (in hiding- don't ask me to do your taxes! LOL) Houston, TX VBG - Dr. Srungaram 05/31/00 - 314 lbs. 11/01/02 - Abdominoplasty 11/29/02 - 160 lbs. 5'10 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 In a message dated 2/11/03 2:26:14 PM Central Standard Time, BethVBG@... writes: << Aye..there's the rub.. they AREN'T prescription.. therefore, they are NOT deductible. Here's a link to an IRS Publication that says that Nutritional Supplements are NOT deductible. <A HREF= " http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/page/0,,id=11554,00.html " >Publications</A> Beth - CPA (in hiding- don't ask me to do your taxes! LOL) ---------------------------------- I thought I read not too long ago that the IRS had changed this rule and that now stuff for treatment of morbid obesity IS deductible.......? Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 In a message dated 2/11/03 2:26:14 PM Central Standard Time, BethVBG@... writes: << Aye..there's the rub.. they AREN'T prescription.. therefore, they are NOT deductible. Here's a link to an IRS Publication that says that Nutritional Supplements are NOT deductible. <A HREF= " http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/page/0,,id=11554,00.html " >Publications</A> Beth - CPA (in hiding- don't ask me to do your taxes! LOL) ---------------------------------- I thought I read not too long ago that the IRS had changed this rule and that now stuff for treatment of morbid obesity IS deductible.......? Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Since they are medically necessary, they should be deductible just like any prescription drug. Remember though that your medical expenses have tl 7.5% of your gross income before you can start deducting them. Even then, you can only deduct the amount above 7.5% of your income. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com " shelby_faith " wrote: > > Seeing the previous post reminded me of something that I have long > wanted to ask this group. Do any of you get a tax deduction for > protein and supps that are medically necessary? I think I heard on > one of these boards that someone did, and was curious as to how one > would prove the necessity, etc. > > Shelby > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Since they are medically necessary, they should be deductible just like any prescription drug. Remember though that your medical expenses have tl 7.5% of your gross income before you can start deducting them. Even then, you can only deduct the amount above 7.5% of your income. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com " shelby_faith " wrote: > > Seeing the previous post reminded me of something that I have long > wanted to ask this group. Do any of you get a tax deduction for > protein and supps that are medically necessary? I think I heard on > one of these boards that someone did, and was curious as to how one > would prove the necessity, etc. > > Shelby > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 BUT, some that are Rx -- some that the doctors do prescribe (I'm just remembering from last years tax season) and those people met the required deductible amount did get to deduct some of the supplements... some doctors will write only for Rx drugs while others will write for OTC drugs to make them " maybe " deductible.... maybe search the archives from last year -- some did get to deduct some of the supp's hugz, ~denise )ô( https://www.paypal.com/refer/pal=5ANS6MHB8RHCQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 BUT, some that are Rx -- some that the doctors do prescribe (I'm just remembering from last years tax season) and those people met the required deductible amount did get to deduct some of the supplements... some doctors will write only for Rx drugs while others will write for OTC drugs to make them " maybe " deductible.... maybe search the archives from last year -- some did get to deduct some of the supp's hugz, ~denise )ô( https://www.paypal.com/refer/pal=5ANS6MHB8RHCQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 In a message dated 2/11/03 6:11:40 PM Central Standard Time, tuesdynite@... writes: << I thought I read not too long ago that the IRS had changed this rule and that now stuff for treatment of morbid obesity IS deductible.......? >> My understanding is that is for the SURGERY itself. Not for over the counter supplements and vitamins. Beth Houston, TX VBG - Dr. Srungaram 05/31/00 - 314 lbs. 11/01/02 - Abdominoplasty 11/29/02 - 160 lbs. 5'10 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 In a message dated 2/11/03 6:11:40 PM Central Standard Time, tuesdynite@... writes: << I thought I read not too long ago that the IRS had changed this rule and that now stuff for treatment of morbid obesity IS deductible.......? >> My understanding is that is for the SURGERY itself. Not for over the counter supplements and vitamins. Beth Houston, TX VBG - Dr. Srungaram 05/31/00 - 314 lbs. 11/01/02 - Abdominoplasty 11/29/02 - 160 lbs. 5'10 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 In a message dated 2/12/2003 6:40:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, Graduate-OSSG writes: > << I thought I read not too long ago that the IRS had changed this rule and > that now stuff for treatment of morbid obesity IS deductible.......? >> > > My understanding is that is for the SURGERY itself. Not for over the > counter > supplements and vitamins. ************************* I thought it was for weight loss programs (ie: Craig, WW, etc.), but not supplements or vitamins. No? in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 In a message dated 2/12/2003 6:40:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, Graduate-OSSG writes: > << I thought I read not too long ago that the IRS had changed this rule and > that now stuff for treatment of morbid obesity IS deductible.......? >> > > My understanding is that is for the SURGERY itself. Not for over the > counter > supplements and vitamins. ************************* I thought it was for weight loss programs (ie: Craig, WW, etc.), but not supplements or vitamins. No? in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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