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Medical expenses abroad on US tax returns

Started by charlotte15, April 12, 2015, 08:18:10 PM

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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.
AA, Laser and Electrolysis since 2011
HRT since 2014
FFS done in 2015
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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.
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charlotte15

The cap at 10% of my taxable income won't do much I'm afraid. Not enough taxable income :-(
AA, Laser and Electrolysis since 2011
HRT since 2014
FFS done in 2015
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iKate

Quote from: charlotte15 on April 13, 2015, 10:39:31 PM
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.
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