Can we deduct the cost of medical equipment?

[cpm3203]

The medical equipment, a Bemer circulation therapy devise costs $6000. It does not require a prescription.

[LisaBr]

You can deduct the cost of medical equipment as long as you have documentation of it being approved or recommended by a medical specialist.  You do not need a prescription but it does need to assist medical care or health for an individual.

However, remember that you can only deduct 7% of your adjusted gross income of Medical Deductions.

The following IRS Topic No 502 explains the medical deductions allowed:

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc502

Also, the following article also assists with explaining what can be deducted as medical expenses.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2501475-are-home-health-aides-a-deductible-medical-expense