Does any one know if we are able to calim the surgery when we file our taxes as a medical expense?

Here's a few links to threads on here that discuss this, the first one is the most current and quite informative:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/irs-tax-deduction-t32327.html?t=32327

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/tax-deductible-t19852.html?t=19852

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/tax-deductible-t16947.html?t=16947

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/lapband-and-taxes-t17370.html?t=17370

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/taxes-t8243.html?t=8243

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/income-taxes-t4541.html?t=4541

Hmmmmm:canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: :canada:

Once again, this is the CANADIAN thread.....hence the "IRS" info will not apply.

Anyways...yes....this can be treated like any other medical expense that you claim (with Revenue CANADA).....of course you won't get nearly all of it back but every little bit helps, right?

Once again, this is the CANADIAN thread.....hence the "IRS" info will not apply.

Anyways...yes....this can be treated like any other medical expense that you claim (with Revenue CANADA).....of course you won't get nearly all of it back but every little bit helps, right?

Sounds like the answer is the same in both countries, though. :biggrin1:

Hmmmmm:canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: :canada:

Once again, this is the CANADIAN thread.....hence the "IRS" info will not apply.

Anyways...yes....this can be treated like any other medical expense that you claim (with Revenue CANADA).....of course you won't get nearly all of it back but every little bit helps, right?

AHHHHH Schinkes!!!!! I just always look at the posts but clicking on "New Posts" I NEVER look at what specific forum they are posted in....guess I've learned to start looking.

Oops, I suppose I'd better stay out of anything that says Canadian afore'n I put my size 11 foot back in my mouth.

Sorry...

:faint: :yield: :yield: :yield: :usa2:

I was told by my surgeon (who does not use insurance) that I can claim the medical expense on my taxes. I had to pay cash for my surgery and I'm certainly looking into the possibility.:biggrin1:

We claimed about 18,000- surgery, hotel, flights, and plus I had some chiropractic in there too. It made about a 3000 difference.

LOL @ FaithMD!

msrobby73: $3000, eh? That's pretty good....better than zippo, for sure! I've even started keeping track of all my trips to TO (2 hour drive) for my fills/de-fills etc.....you can claim the mileage. Hey, it all adds up!

Hmmm... I did not know that you could claim mileage on takes too... that is good to know.

wooohooo you guys have all the answers. I tried looking this info up on the CRA website but I wasn't able to locate any solid information

Hmmm... I did not know that you could claim mileage on takes too... that is good to know.

Yup....I just found that out from my "accountant/investment advisor" so I will be claiming that stuff for 2006 and for this year on my taxes next year. So far, for 2006 and up to now for 2006 we have 24 trips to TO and/or Newmarket for medical appointments (ie. for both of us)...equating to 2625 km. I forget the mileage that you get but ....it will certainly add up and make a difference.

I do believe it is just if your appointments are out of the area you live in....but I'm not sure on that.

wooohooo you guys have all the answers. I tried looking this info up on the CRA website but I wasn't able to locate any solid information

Oh yeah.....because the CRA is ooooh, so helpful!!!!! :paranoid :tired

Try IRS publication 502....

Try IRS publication 502....

ummm....IRS doesn't exist in CANADA!

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Yoda I was waiting for your reply. (Pretty tame, this one)

:heh: :canada:

LOL @ Susan...have I become that predictable!!! hehe. I did have another reply written but opted for the more kinder, gentler side of Yoda!!!

I know they mean well; it is just frustrating, especially since this issue was already addressed in this thread!!!

I'm sitting here trying to plug my ears...the kitchen floor has now been ripped up and they are hammering (I think just to annoy me!) the subfloor in (THIS time....they didn't do it last time....hence the problem!). :cry

So, here I sit....I already worked out for an hour and a half this morning and I'm wanting something to eat but the kitchen is inaccessible. So, I am munching on BBQ peanuts (not many...just a handful) but they really aren't going down very well.....kinda hurts. But do I stop? Nooooooooo...I'm determined (like the sick puppy I am) to finish my small handful. Do as I say, not as I do! (and I wonder why my ticker ain't movin'!!)

:tired :guess :paranoid