https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-have-to-stay-in-shape-for-my-job-will-the-cost-of-a-weight-loss-program-through-my-doctor-tax/01/603445#M78992 I have high blood pressure and need to loose weight. The cost of the weight loss program through my doctor is 2,000.00. Is this tax deductible? Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:43:47 GMT toolman288 2019-06-06T05:43:47Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-have-to-stay-in-shape-for-my-job-will-the-cost-of-a-weight-loss-program-through-my-doctor-tax/01/603445#M78992 I have high blood pressure and need to loose weight. The cost of the weight loss program through my doctor is 2,000.00. Is this tax deductible? Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:43:47 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-have-to-stay-in-shape-for-my-job-will-the-cost-of-a-weight-loss-program-through-my-doctor-tax/01/603445#M78992 toolman288 2019-06-06T05:43:47Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/weight-loss-programs-are-generally-not-deductible-medical/01/603449#M78993 <P>Weight loss programs are generally not deductible medical expenses, but can be deductible if prescribed by a doctor for a specific illness or condition, like obesity.&nbsp;</P><P>However, food provided as part of the program is not a deductible medical expense unless is costs more than similar food not through the program, and then you can only deduct the difference.</P><P>However, medical expenses are only deductible after meeting the 10% limit so you may not actually benefit.</P><P>And it's not a work-related expense unfortunately.</P> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:43:49 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/weight-loss-programs-are-generally-not-deductible-medical/01/603449#M78993 Opus 17 2019-06-06T05:43:49Z