Can you write your hygiene gear off as a medical expense on your taxes?

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Can you write your hygiene gear off as a medical expense on your taxes?

2006-09-29 18:07:27 · 2 answers · asked by Michelle M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States

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No. They have to be for medical conditions. Examples are dentists, doctors, hospitals, prescription drugs to combat a sickness, prescription eye-wear, contact lenze cleaner. Examples of stuff you can NOT write off are aspirin, vitamins, herbal tea, toothpaste, elective surgery like a face lift or nose job unless it is for reconstruction after an accident or disease.

Publication 502 from the IRS is an EXCELLENT resource. Please read it. The link is attached. Enjoy.

2006-09-29 18:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by TaxMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No. you are expected to keep yourself clean because you want to, not because it might be tax deductible.

2006-09-30 10:34:37 · answer #2 · answered by misslabeled 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋