Info <infodata[at]nwfirst.com> wrote:

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My off-the-cuff response is probably yes. You should read IRS
Publication 502. An HTML version of Pub 502 is at
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p502/index.html

After-the-planning is almost always suboptimal. You demonstrated
common sense by having someone plan your condo. You should have
involved your physicians just in case an IRS auditor wants you to
prove medical necessity.

If you have a Flexible Spending Account, read their conditions
for reimbursement, and, if possible, get reimbursement from
them rather than taking a Schedule A Medical Deduction.

Someone with $40,000 AGI does not get a Sched A. deduction
until their expenses exceed $3,000. But you effectively get
the deduction if you have a FSA.

Dick

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I paid an occupational therapy services company this week to review my
physical problems and condo layout and to recommend changes to the layout
which included remodeling the bathroom, what kind of bed to get, placement
of furniture, assistive devices and so forth. The company's service was
not prescribed by a physician. I needed this input because of worsening
health problems.

Is it deductible? Thanks

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