Nursing care, hospital stays, programs to help you stop smoking, and weight-loss programs for the treatment of obesity or another condition diagnosed by a doctor.
Acupuncture, chiropractic services, podiatrists, sessions with a psychiatrist or psychologist, and occupational and physical therapy.The cost of eyeglasses, contact lenses, prescription medicine, breast pumps or other lactation aids, crutches, hearing aids, braces, wheelchairs, and other medical aids, all costs associated with guide dogs, and medical exam or test fees.Co-pays for medical, dental, or vision care.Premiums for medical, dental, long-term care, vision, Medicare Part B, and Medicare Part D insurance that you are not reimbursed for and that are not paid using pretax dollars.Qualified deductions include any of the following expenses paid for yourself, your spouse, your dependents, and any children that you could have claimed but didn't because of a divorce or separation agreement: To deduct your medical expenses, you'll have to itemize your deductions. While you may have heard that medical expenses are deductible on your personal income tax return, you may be wondering exactly which expenses qualify.