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The scooter is an assistive device and facilitates mobility for those wishing to remain independent but who endure disabling or crippling medical conditions.
In addition to prescription eyeglasses and hearing aids, you can deduct power chairs, scooters, braces (arm/leg/wrist), wheelchairs, special shoes and other similar devices that require approval by a medical doctor, dentist or other health care provider. Be sure to request and keep copies of medical or dental letters confirming your need for assistive devices. Also, get a receipt from the equipment supplier. If you make a co-payment, use a check and make the entry in your check register.
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The scooter is an assistive device and facilitates mobility for those wishing to remain independent but who endure disabling or crippling medical conditions.
In addition to prescription eyeglasses and hearing aids, you can deduct power chairs, scooters, braces (arm/leg/wrist), wheelchairs, special shoes and other similar devices that require approval by a medical doctor, dentist or other health care provider. Be sure to request and keep copies of medical or dental letters confirming your need for assistive devices. Also, get a receipt from the equipment supplier. If you make a co-payment, use a check and make the entry in your check register.
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From the IRS pub : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf
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You can include in medical expenses the cost of special
hand controls and other special equipment installed in a
car for the use of a person with a disability.
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