Guest guest Posted September 12, 2001 Report Share Posted September 12, 2001 In the information packet I received from Blooming Prairie there was information about being able to receive a tax deduction under the medical expenses for the excess cost of a gluten free diet if you have a doctor script for it. 1. You may claim only the EXTRA COST of the gluten free product over what you would pay for the similar item at a grocery store. You may also claim mileage expense for the extra trip to the health food store and postal costs on gluten- free products ordered by mail. 2. The cost of xantham gum used in gluten free home baked goods is completely different thatn anything used in an ordinary recipe so in the opinion of the IRA, the total cost of this item can be claimed. 3. Save all cash register tapes, receipts and cancelled checks to substantiate yur gluten-free purchases. you will need to prepare a list of grocery store prices to arrive at the differences in costs. You will not need to submit with your return but do retain it. 3. Attach a letter form you r doctor to you r tax return. This letter should state that you have celiac disease and must adhere to a total gluten free diet for life. 5 Under medical Deductions list as " Extra Cost of a gluten-free diet " the total amount of your extra expenses. you do not need to itemize these expenses. THe following are citations from the IRS concerning this. revenue Ruling 55-261 Cohenb 38 TC 387 Revenue Ruling 76-80, 67 TC 481 Flemming TC MEMO 1980 583 Van Kalb TC MEMO 1978 366 This handout was meant for Celiac disease. Does anyone have time to find out if we can claim it also? __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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