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Yes, that is what I was going to try and figure out. It might be a little difficult, as all in all, hardwood flooring does increase the value of the home for resale nowadays. There was a time when it was all the rage to cover them up because they took so much maintenance and care. -
Just in case your are interested FE, in my case it was concerning a child, which improved quite a bit after following doctors orders. Your other examples are a stretch, the subject is home improvements for medical reasons if they are improvements indeed. I my case there was no improvement that would have changed the value of the house.I think this is a bit of a stretch, but if you wish to do so....go for it!
(Just curious: Does this person smoke and/or have any in-home pets?? And, if his spouse wears perfume, a medically deductible divorce might even be in order.)
And what would you do if the same doctor recommended more exercise? Deduct jogging shoes, attire, tanning booths, sunscreen, caps, iPhone for music/communication while exercising and possible need to access 911, and vet/food bills for the dog that went along for the jog ? The list could be virtually endless!
In the meantime, I will consult my own doctor to see if he would recommend a newer location for me - preferably a warm one with sufficient ocean breezes and an abundance of fresh seafood ..... for my overall health benefits, of course!
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Likely a stretch
I think this is a bit of a stretch, but if you wish to do so....go for it!
(Just curious: Does this person smoke and/or have any in-home pets?? And, if his spouse wears perfume, a medically deductible divorce might even be in order.)
And what would you do if the same doctor recommended more exercise? Deduct jogging shoes, attire, tanning booths, sunscreen, caps, iPhone for music/communication while exercising and possible need to access 911, and vet/food bills for the dog that went along for the jog ? The list could be virtually endless!
In the meantime, I will consult my own doctor to see if he would recommend a newer location for me - preferably a warm one with sufficient ocean breezes and an abundance of fresh seafood ..... for my overall health benefits, of course!
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Keep in mind capital costs are deductible only to the extent they do not increase the value of the home. See TTB page 4-5 for rules and examples.Leave a comment:
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Medical Expense for Allergies
I have a letter from a doctor who is recommending to a client that he pull up all carpet in the home and replace with hardwood floors; obtain a HEPA filter for the bedroom, and covering the mattress, pillows and box springs with allergen-proof encasing -- "all medically necessary." Flooring = $3,192 + $2,550 installation; don't have receipts yet for the others. I think he said he bought a new mattress.
Would you consider this letter sufficent to take deduction?
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