Hi, I am a self pay but I am wondering if any of this surgery is tax deductible. Does anyone know. Thanks

Almost all medical expenses are tax deductible, including weight loss programs.

Medical expenses are tax deductible to the extent they exceed 7.5% (I believe) of your gross adjusted income. This includes all medical expenses, to be sure, but whether they're deductible for any given person depends on their tax situation.

Do it. I got back a load in 2005.

Yes you can!!!!!!!

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Even if you get the lap band surgeries outside the US? would it still be deductible?

THanks

ttbseffy

Alexandra's comments are right on the money (hee, hee).

ttbseffy-----Yes, if you meet the criteria stated in Alexandra's post above.

My understanding is that in 2002 the IRS ruled that obesity is classified as a disease in its own right, and medical expenses for treatment are tax deductible.

So get that money back from Uncle Sam!

The IRS Publication 502 covers tax deduction for weight loss surgery. The publication is available at www.irs.gov