Question:
Is any portion of the surgery tax deductible if you self pay?

Does anyone know if you self-pay is any portion of the surgery tax-deductable.    — Ann C. (posted on February 13, 2001)

February 12, 2001
Yes if the surgery is medically necessary. The amount you pay out of pocket that is over 7.5% of your annual income. At least that is the amount i was able to deduct from last yrs surgery. Did not amount to much but anything helps when it comes to income tax.
   — kcraig

February 13, 2001
Please don't count on us for tax advice, always check with your tax preparer or the IRS. However, out of pocket medical is deductible if you itemize and if it exceeds a certain dollar amount.
   — Cindy H.