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?

[WillK · Accepted solution]

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. 

[fanfare]

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