topic Can the cost for a concierge doctor be counted as medical expenses; i.e. MDVIP expenses? in Deductions & credits

Can the cost for a concierge doctor be counted as medical expenses; i.e. MDVIP expenses?

Bumper10 — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:38:16 GMT

I pay $1800/yr for the privilege of having better access to my doctor and different tests. Is that deductible?

Re: Can the cost for a concierge doctor be counted as medical expenses; i.e. MDVIP expenses?

AmyC — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:00:11 GMT

Maybe. You said different tests. That portion could be deductible. Concierge service alone is not as a medical expense since it can cover a variety of items. The IRS has expanded what they allow it to cover.

Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses. states:

Medical expenses are the costs of diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, and for the purpose of affecting any part or function of the body. These expenses include payments for legal medical services rendered by physicians, surgeons, dentists, and other medical practitioners. They include the costs of equipment, supplies, and diagnostic devices needed for these purposes.

Medical care expenses must be primarily to alleviate or prevent a physical or mental disability or illness. They don't include expenses that are merely beneficial to general health, such as vitamins or a vacation.

You can also take a short IRS online quiz at Can I Deduct My Medical and Dental Expenses?

Re: Can the cost for a concierge doctor be counted as medical expenses; i.e. MDVIP expenses?

dmagee53 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:55:41 GMT

I believe we were able to deduct our $2800 annual concierge membership fees last year. I was just checking to see if that’s still the case. I know the LTC premium was deductible, and I assumed the concierge fees were, too.

Re: Can the cost for a concierge doctor be counted as medical expenses; i.e. MDVIP expenses?

TomK2023 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:12:11 GMT

Keep in mind that... In 2022, the IRS allows all taxpayers to deduct their total qualified unreimbursed medical care expenses that exceed 7.5% of their adjusted gross income if the taxpayer uses IRS Schedule A to itemize their deductions.