Medical expenses abroad on US tax returns

[charlotte15]

If you pay your taxes in the US, is it possible to claim FFS as a deductible medical expense? What if it is done abroad?

If anyone did this, a small summary or some links would be really appreciated.

[iKate]

The IRS has a complete guide but not surprisingly they do not say that the procedures have to be done by a U.S. Physician.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf

They do have to be medically necessary, however and with foreign medical treatment that may prove more difficult.

[charlotte15]

The cap at 10% of my taxable income won't do much I'm afraid. Not enough taxable income 🙁

[iKate]

The cap at 10% of my taxable income won't do much I'm afraid. Not enough taxable income :-(

Trust me, I feel your pain.