is the extra insurance purchased for hearing aids tax deductible

vze56v6x · ‎February 23, 2025

We purchases extended warranty coverage for the hearing aids so that any repairs would be free. is this cost tax deductible?

VictoriaD75 · ‎February 23, 2025

Publication 502 from the IRS states that deductible medical expenses include "the cost of a hearing aid and batteries, repairs, and maintenance needed to operate it." If the warranty covers the repairs, maintenance or replacement, you can included it as a deductible medical expense on your tax return.

Qualified medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) are deductible as itemized deductions.

Publication 502, Medical & Dental Expenses

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VictoriaD75 · ‎February 23, 2025

Publication 502 from the IRS states that deductible medical expenses include "the cost of a hearing aid and batteries, repairs, and maintenance needed to operate it." If the warranty covers the repairs, maintenance or replacement, you can included it as a deductible medical expense on your tax return.

Qualified medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) are deductible as itemized deductions.

Publication 502, Medical & Dental Expenses

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