I'm looking to have Otoplasty (ears pined back) this fall. I was wondering if it is a tax write off?
2006-09-18 05:04:47 · 18 answers · asked by blt65 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Document everything, especially being sure to take plenty of "before" photographs. It helps to be able to also document that you work in commission sales, own and operate a business, or have a business intent to start some kind of business THIS YEAR, or have some kind of employment for which you expect frequent in-person prospect and/or customer contact will be vital to your increased success, and that your personal appearance is important in the first impressions you make. If you can get the otoplastic surgeon to also document that this cosmetic surgery, in his/her professional opinion, will increase your closing rate or somehow translate to better income in what you do, then yes, it can be tax-deductible as a business expense. Get the instruction book from IRS that goes with the Business Expense form, filed along with Schedule C, "Profit Or Loss From Business."
2006-09-18 07:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by JackN 3 · 5⤊ 10⤋
Not that, but some cosmetic surgery such as to repair burn damage, to fix a clef and to fix a breathing problem or hearing problem for example can be.
2006-09-18 08:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would have to prove that the surgery was vital as a business decision.. or somethign like that.. difficult to do unless you make your living solely from your ears.
2006-09-18 05:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any surgery or doctor visit is a medical deductions on your taxes - just keep all the receipts from paying your bills - you can also include any family members having to stay at a hotel/motel during your procedure and transportation expenses - including parking!@
2006-09-18 05:25:18 · answer #4 · answered by nswblue 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. While I daresay you would enjoy your new appearance, it is purely optional and therefor not a tax write-off.
Now, if you were having surgery to remove say, cancer, you might. There should be places you can check your local tax laws.
2006-09-18 05:12:44 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think if it's for health purposes (IE having a breast reduction to save your back)
2006-09-18 07:49:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
.Only in extreme cases, in which instance you would have been on the national news by now. So, no.
2006-09-18 07:39:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No its not a write off. you can see if it would somehow be covered by insurance though.
2006-09-18 09:16:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A tax write off???? As what??? A business expense???
Are you an earring sales person???
An earwax model?
Maybe you model the bluetooth ear pieces????
Everybody complains about the federal budget deficit, but nobody wants to pay taxes....
Please......
2006-09-18 05:08:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 5⤋
Nope.
2006-09-18 05:12:08 · answer #10 · answered by kekeke 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋