Information About Us Where To Find Us Contact Us Tax Information Privacy Policy Email Us Home	Deductible Medical Expenses This is a list of the most common medical expenses a person may deduct on their income tax return. It is by no means exhaustive. If you have an expense that is not listed here, save the receipt and we will check it against our master list. Prescriptions Dentist Orthodontist Chiropractor Massage Acupuncture Dermatologist Optometrist Podiatrist Physiotherapy Psychologist Dietician Blood Tests X-Rays Anaesthetist Vaccines Hospital Bills Ambulance Insulin Syringes Artificial Eye Artificial Limb Brace for a limb Catheters Colostomy pads Crutches Iron Lung Hernia Truss Wheelchair Wigs if hair lost due to illness, injury or treatment Naturopath fees, excluding herbs & supplements Tutoring for students with learning disabilities Phototherapy Equipment for skin disorders Breast Prosthesis for Mastectomy patients Sign Language Interpretation Services Sign Language or Lip Reading training Eye Exams and Prescription Eyewear Expenses incurred outside of Canada Anything purchased from a doctor Attendant or Nursing Home Care Red Cross Home Maker Service Hospital Bed if required at home Drug or Alcohol rehabilitation Adult Incontinence Products Hearing Aids and Batteries Vitamin B12 for anaemia Prescription Birth Control Orthopaedic shoes Premiums paid to a Private Health Insurance Plan and Travel Medical Insurance Any portion or deductible not reimbursed by the Private Health Insurance Plan Hot Tub to improve mobility if prescribed by a doctor Incremental cost of gluten-free food for celiac patients 50% of cost of an Air Conditioner if prescribed by a doctor 20% of the cost of a van modified to carry a wheelchair, up to $5000 Any device designed to assist an individual to walk, use a bathtub, shower or toilet Cost and care (food and vet) of a specially trained animal for blind, deaf, autistic or epileptic patient Costs associated with learning to handle the animal (includes travel, board and lodging) A patient with a severe and permanent mobility impairment has several options available. They may deduct reasonable expenses relating to home renovations to make their home more accessible to them (such as widening doorways) and modifying their driveway for ease of access to their vehicle from a wheelchair. When building a new home, the difference in the cost between standard construction items and modified items (e.g. low kitchen counters for access from a wheelchair) is a deductible expense. If the patient chooses to move to a more easily accessible home, up to $2000 of moving expenses may be deducted. Travel Expenses are deductible to receive medical services that are not available in the community in which you live. You must travel a minimum of 40km for the trip to qualify. Deductible expenses include: Ferry, Tolls, Parking, Transit, Taxi, Trains, Flights Meals for patient and attendant, if required (flat rate $15/meal/person up to 3/day, or actual cost) Mileage ($0.52/km in 2009 if you drive your own vehicle) Lodging for patient and attendant, if required (if you travel 80km or more) NOT Deductible Non-prescription Birth Control Illegal treatments and drugs Scales for weighing food Non-prescription Drugs Gym Memberships Funeral and Burial Maternity Clothes Toothpaste Vitamins Download this document in Word 97-2003. Medical Expenses	Mission Statement To provide superior income tax preparation services tailored to each client’s unique situation.