Can I claim items purchased on eBay as a medical expense on my taxes?

August 25th, 2010 by admin

My Wife and I purchsed some crib wedges and slings to eleviate my babies Acid reflux during the night. We purchsed these items on eBay. Is it possible to claim these on our taxes under medical expenses.

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4 Responses to “Can I claim items purchased on eBay as a medical expense on my taxes?”

1. mom_of_1 says:

   August 25, 2010 at 5:52 pm

   You should be able to. As long as you have the transaction recorded for your own records.

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2. Maryn Bittner says:

   August 25, 2010 at 5:59 pm

   I’m not a tax specialist, but unless these items were prescribed by your doctor, I don’t think you can deduct them.

   Did you read the instructions for what’s allowed as a medical deduction? I’d be amazed if this question wasn’t answered in there.

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3. Hilarious says:

   August 25, 2010 at 6:06 pm

   I am Tax expert. You can deduct cost of your medicine only if it was prescribed by your doctor.

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4. Judy says:

   August 25, 2010 at 6:24 pm

   If the doctor said they were necessary and told you to get them, then you should be able to deduct them – where you bought them doesn’t matter.

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