Description: Consider claiming these unusual medical expenses to lower your tax bill this season.
Tax season is a time that most people don’t like to deal with that much. Most taxpayers are worried that they didn’t take enough out of their paychecks to pay off the tax bills and that they will have to pay a whole bunch back at the end of the year. At Johnson, Johnson, & Associates, Inc. understand that tax season is not everyone’s favorite time of the year, but we are dedicated to helping you get the best return possible each and every time.
One tax situation that many people will overlook, and which could save them a lot of money on their tax bill, is some medical situations. While not all medical situations are going to be covered on your taxes, there are some medical expense deductions in unusual situations that can help you to save some money. When you bring in your information to work with us on your tax return, make sure to bring in some of these medical bills to see how much we can help you out.
So what kinds of medical expenses can you write off in your tax return? We already know that you can’t right off every appointment, but there are still some great deductions you can get that most people don’t even know about. These include:
Batteries for hearing aids
If you have to wear hearing aids in order to get through the day, you may be able to deduct these costs. You will need to bring in the receipts for these batteries in order for Johnson, Johnson, & Associates to help you get this deductions.
Guide Dog
Some taxpayers find that having a guide dog is a great way to help them with a medical condition. No matter the situation, if you have a medical need for a guide dog, it is possible to write off the training, buying, and some maintenance of this dog.
In-vitro Treatments
Have you and your spouse been trying for some time to get pregnant? In-vitro treatments can get expensive in many cases. Did you know that you will be able to write some of these expenses off in your taxes? You will need to have gone through the treatments in the year that you are applying; you will not be able to get the money before going in for a treatment.
Breast Pumps
Having a baby can get expensive and many families worry about how they are going to be able to pay for it all. One thing that you can write off include breast pumps. This can make it easier for the mother who needs to go back to work but still wants to provide this food source for their child.
Gluten Diet
While you won’t be able to write off all of your shopping if you are on a gluten diet, some of those who are required to be on this diet for medical purposes may be able to deduct the difference in food costs between this diet and their normal one. When you come into our offices, make sure to bring in all of your receipts. Our professionals will be able to go through these receipts and help you to determine how much you will be able to get off your taxes for this medical expense deduction in unusual situations.
Home Improvements
This does not mean you can write off the home improvements you made just to make the house looks nice. But if you were required to make some changes to the home in order to facilitate a medical condition, these are deductible on your tax return. For example, if you put up new siding because your previous siding was infected with mold and the homeowners were negatively impacted, this can be deducted. If someone in your family has a disability and you had to do some home improvements to make moving around easier on them, these can sometimes be deducted as well.
Medications
There are many different types of medications that can be deducted from your tax bill. These include options such as getting a wig if you are experience hair loss, herbal supplements that work well for getting rid of migraine headaches, hormone therapy medications, and even reading classes to help out children suffering from dyslexia.
Mattress
This option does not mean you can go out to the store and purchase the most expensive mattress you can find. But if you need to get a certain kind of mattress that was prescribed by your doctor to help out with a sleeping disorder or some back troubles, then this might be something that you can deduct from your taxes. You are going to need to have a prescription from your doctor as well as the receipt for the bed in order for one of our associates to help you to get this kind of deduction.
Figuring out your taxes can seem like a headache each year. You want to lower your tax bill as much as possible, but finding out which deductions are right for you can be confusing in our current tax code. When you want to get the most out of your tax return this year, make sure to contact Fred Johnson at Johnson, Johnson, & Associates, Inc. from Yeadon, PA. They have the experience needed to help you file your taxes, no matter what your financial situation, so you get the best results right away. Contact them today to get started!
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