Looking ahead to next tax season...I bought an off-road wheelchair (extreme x8). Would that be considered a 'medical expense'?
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If anything, call it a ergonomic medical device if there are any hastle with a deduction. -
I was told it needed an Rx to write it off. However, I'd write it off anyway. Maybe sweet talk a doc for an Rx even if insurance won't pay.Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway
Steve Mcqueen (Mr Cool)Comment
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Be careful. The IRS may go by Medicare guidelines between what is a medically necessary mobility aid (covered) and one that is considered recreational (not covered)
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Would that also apply to things typically denied by insurance, and out-of-pocket, such as a seat elevator, shower chair, etc...Comment
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Another “catch”, is that medical deductions in the US only begin for medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of gross adjusted income.
https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc502"I have great faith in fools; ‘self-confidence’, my friends call it." - Edgar Allen Poe
"If you only know your side of an issue, you know nothing." -John Stuart Mill, On LibertyComment
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All medical expenses are not covered .. cosmetic surgery, lasik. You can look at the specifics online. CWOThe SCI-Nurses are advanced practice nurses specializing in SCI/D care. They are available to answer questions, provide education, and make suggestions which you should always discuss with your physician/primary health care provider before implementing. Medical diagnosis is not provided, nor do the SCI-Nurses provide nursing or medical care through their responses on the CareCure forums.Comment
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And change your verbiage when asking questions. "I have a friend that is thinking about purchasing a widget." Applies to many other areas too, especially when speaking to the government and people in positions of powerComment
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