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posted Jun 20, 2020 6:45:25 PM

Is the cost of supplements recommended by a Chiropractic (DC) practitioner as treatment for a specific medical condition deductible?

Is cost of supplements recommended by a Chiropractic (DC) practitioner as treatment for a specific medical condition deductible?

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Jun 20, 2020 7:11:51 PM

Yes, you can deduct vitamins if they are specifically recommended by your doctor as treatment for your medical condition.  If you take them to maintain your general health - they are not deductible.

 

Per IRS: "You can't include in medical expenses the cost of nutritional supplements, vitamins, herbal supplements, “natural medicines,” etc. unless they are recommended by a medical practitioner as treatment for a specific medical condition diagnosed by a physician. 

 

See Page 16 of Pub 502 - Medical and Dental Expenses