Do all breastfeeding materials count as medical expense deductions? I attempted to breastfeed for a long time and the expenses added up
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Opus 17
Level 15
Mar 20, 2025 8:17:26 PM
The IRS says:
"You can include in medical expenses the cost of breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation. This doesn’t include the costs of excess bottles for food storage."
SharonD007
Expert Alumni
Mar 20, 2025 8:19:46 PM
Yes, breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation can be deducted on Schedule A as a medical deduction if you itemize your deductions instead of taking the Standard Deduction and your unreimbursed medical care expenses would have to exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.