Hey all my Canadian banders...

So I was wondering if anyone knows if you can claim any part of your surgery on your income tax? I looked into this prior to having my surgery and was told by the Canadian Revenue Agency that lap band surgery is a form of cosmetic surgery so it cannot be claimed. I live in Ontario and I just wanted to know if anyone could offer me any further information about this. My surgery came with a hefty price tag and it would be nice to get something back. I thought it was worth a try:) Hope someone has some recommendations.

Don't know about Canada...but in the USA, anything you pay out of pocket for medical, can be figured in and determined based upon your total income.

I was told that we can remit and your likely looking at about 4k back. This is what my Canadian surgeon advised!

Angelant76 - Do you know what I would have to do for that or did you claim any of the amount you paid?

I just got banded in Jan of this year so I have to wait until next year. My accountant tells me you can submit it under medical expenses. I think you can claim a certain max amount, not sure of the specifics.

Thank you. I didn't think of putting it on my income tax