Which one of the following expenditures qualifies as a deductible medical expense for tax purposes?
a.
Health club dues.
b.
Mandatory employment taxes for basic coverage under Medicare A.
c.
Vitamins for general health not prescribed by a physician.
d.
Transportation to physician's office for required medical care.
Explanation
Choice “d” is correct. Transportation to physician's office for required medical care is a deductible medical expense for tax purposes.
Choice “c” is incorrect. Vitamins are not deductible.
Choice “a” is incorrect. Health club dues paid on a membership for general health care are not deductible. In order for the dues to be deductible, the membership would need to be recommended by a physician for a specific illness.
Choice “b” is incorrect. Premiums paid for insurance that covers the expenses of medical care are deductible as medical expenses, including Medicare B premium payments and any voluntary premiums for Medicare A.
I find the explanation for Choice B so confusing.
Does Choice “B” qualify as Adjustment/Above the Line Deduction?
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