I may be on to something!!!
I have been really struggling with submitting anything to insurance because I am sure they will not cover any of it. My panni does not hang enough to even cause a crease (amazingly since I have been large my whole life), I no longer have any sores under the girls (although I did all last summer) and I can't think of any medical reason for a LBL and Brach (just my mental wellness and self confidence).
However, I am currently working on my Masters in Taxation and found an IRS revenue ruling where the IRS allowed a medical deduction for a face lift. Typically, nothing cosmetic is allowed unless it corrects a birth defect, or a problem that relates to disease or trauma. However, the revenue ruling I found states "Since the purpose of the taxpayer's operation was to affect a structure of the human body, its cost is an amount paid for medical care as defined in blah blah blah of the regulations. Therefore, the amount the taxpayer paid for the operation is deductible as a medical expense within the limitations of section..."
I have sent an email to my instructor (a tax attorney and circuit court judge) for his thoughts. I guess if insurance wont pay, I will deduct it on my taxes!!!
Has any other self pays deducted the expenses on your taxes???
Wendy
I found out when I tried to use my FSA for plastics fees that the IRS almost never finds any kind of cosmetic surgery medically necessary, whether your doctor or insurance do or not.
My mom insists I should itemize this year and try for the deduction anyway-- I'll let you know what I hear.
"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U. Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift 12/08
Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09 -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
Total Cost: $33,500 Start wt: 368 RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150 Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7
. The regs can be SO convoluted!!!
on 8/1/09 12:56 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Please let me know what you find out.
THANKS!!
Sassy
