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Medical Expense
I have a question regarding allowable medical expense for deduction on our taxes. My wife has a subluxed (sp?) rib that she has been seeing a chiropractor for over the past two years. One of the possible therapies that was suggested to assist her recovery is hydrotherapy. I have heard from other friends that if you can demonstrate medical neccessity, you can deduct the cost (some or all) of a home whirlpool spa for hydrotherapy.
Do you know if this is the case? If so, what is needed to demonstrate medical need or neccessity? Is it as simple as a doctor's note or prescription? Are there any limits or requirements on the type or cost of spa? We are looking into it, but it looks like it will cost us in the neighborhood of $6K to have one installed at our house.
Thanks in advance.
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