I am on disablity right now due to a chronic and longstanding back pain condition. Occasionally I splurge for a massage because it helps so so much. I am wondering that, since this is being done for (mostly) medicincial reasons can I deduct this on my taxes with the rest of my medical deductions?
2007-03-15 08:11:45 · 7 answers · asked by pepper_0713 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
If you were to itemize, perhaps you would be able to pass it off as a miscallaneous medical expense, but most likely it will come out to be zero unless your expenses exceed a percentage of your income ( i believe 7.5%)
2007-03-15 08:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by Doris H 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I hate to disappoint you, but the answer is no. As a Massage Therapist myself I can tell you that unfortunately you can not deduct this. What I can recommend for you though is to go to a Massage School. The students are in the clinic and the price is reasonable.
2007-03-15 15:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by Big Time Yankees Fan 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not likely. Medical services are deductible if provided by doctors, dentists, and other medical practitioners. Expenses for your general health, even if following a doctor's advice, are not deductible.
2007-03-15 22:47:59 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a prescription from your Doctor, then read this page, then save your reciept
http://blog.taomassage.com/massage-is-tax-deductible/
2007-03-15 18:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jack Meoff 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can deduct it if your Doctor referred you to a massage therapist as part of your rehabilitation.
2007-03-15 15:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by makawao_kane 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, though I would get a note from your doctor stating that it will help with recovery . That case, if you ever get audited, you tail is covered.
2007-03-15 15:20:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would talk with your accountant, but if it is for medical reasons, it should be
2007-03-15 15:15:18 · answer #7 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋