Can orthodontists payments be claimed on taxes as medical expenses or is it considered cosmetic?

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Can orthodontists payments be claimed on taxes as medical expenses or is it considered cosmetic?

2007-04-16 07:24:34 · 2 answers · asked by mama111602 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States

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Depends upon the reason. If it's necessary care to allow you to take nutrition, it's a medical expense. If it's purely cosmetic (most are) then it's not deductible.

2007-04-16 07:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Orthodontist payments qualify as medical expenses.

2007-04-16 08:08:03 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋