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posted Jun 5, 2019 5:05:41 PM

Can I deduct gym memberships for being an egg donor since the qualifications to donate are that you be within your BMI and be in good mental and physical health?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 5:05:43 PM

Unfortunately no. Unless the doctor wrote a prescription for the gym membership the IRS does not consider it a qualified medical expense, therefore it is non-deductible. 

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 5:05:43 PM

Unfortunately no. Unless the doctor wrote a prescription for the gym membership the IRS does not consider it a qualified medical expense, therefore it is non-deductible. 

Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 5:05:44 PM

The health care system wants you to be sick not healthy so medical expenses are deductible, but exercise expenses are not.