Is physical therapy a medical deduction?

[nomai...@hotmail.com]

Is physical therapy a medical deduction?

Pub 17 includes "therapy" in the list of "hospital services" that are
deductible medical expenses in Table 21-1 on page 134. But what if
the physical therapy is not performed at a hospital?

If it matters, the patient was sent to the physical therapist by a
written referral from a doctor.

Is massage therapy a medical deduction?

I am speaking of massage therapy that is a referral from a doctor to
alleviate debilitating muscle strain or tightness, not elective "feel
good" massages or spas.

On page 133, Pub 17 states: "Medical expenses are [....] the costs
for treatment affecting any part or function of the body".

[Phil Marti]

<nomai...@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Is physical therapy a medical deduction?

Yes. See IRS Publication 502.

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Phil Marti
Clarksburg, MD

[nomai...@hotmail.com]

On Mar 29, 10:22 am, "Phil Marti" <prm20...@verizon.net> wrote:

> <nomail1...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Is physical therapy a medical deduction?
>
> Yes. See IRS Publication 502.

Ding! Thanks.