Hi All,

I consulted my tax advisor on this subject and he says that it is possible-

For those who had their WLS in Mexico (or any other country besides the US) AFTER 2002 have you deducted your WLS as a medical expense with no issues.

New IRS Policy: In Revenue Ruling 2002-19, the IRS stated that, "Obesity is medically accepted to be a disease in its own right." The IRS ruled that, "Uncompensated amounts paid by individuals for participation in a weight-loss program as treatment for a specific disease or diseases (including obesity) diagnosed by a physician are expenses for medical care that are deductible under § 213, subject to the limitations of that section."

Hi All,

I consulted my tax advisor on this subject and he says that it is possible-

For those who had their WLS in Mexico (or any other country besides the US) AFTER 2002 have you deducted your WLS as a medical expense with no issues.

New IRS Policy: In Revenue Ruling 2002-19, the IRS stated that, "Obesity is medically accepted to be a disease in its own right." The IRS ruled that, "Uncompensated amounts paid by individuals for participation in a weight-loss program as treatment for a specific disease or diseases (including obesity) diagnosed by a physician are expenses for medical care that are deductible under § 213, subject to the limitations of that section."

Sooooo, can I deduct it from from my taxes even though I have a surgery done in Mexico?

Sure what it sounds like! That is great, thanks for the information Anna! I will get my proofs in order to take to the tax guy...

my doc in canada sent me a reciept for my surgery and said I could use it for tax deductions....

Yes we can!

I checked and double check with my tax advisor. WLS is a medical expense that you can write off. Just make sure you document your weight, BMI before to show it was medically necessary.

This is Great News for Us Self Payers!!!!