If it is provided by a mental health care provider such as a psychiatrist or psychologist, yes. Have him bill you appropriately.
If it is only counseling by a counselor, then no.
If it is performed as a medical treatment, it would be deductible to the extent that it and other medical expenses exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI.)
or
If it is performed to determine the best tax consequences in the event of a divorce or to minimize the tax consequences by staying married, then it is deductible to the extent that it and any other qualifying miscellaneous deductions exceed 2% of your AGI.
However, both of these arguments are weak and aggressive and could land you at the auditor’s office.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:03 am
If it is provided by a mental health care provider such as a psychiatrist or psychologist, yes. Have him bill you appropriately.
If it is only counseling by a counselor, then no.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:03 am
no
January 18th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Sorry…but NO.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:03 am
is any thing tax deductible these days I don’t think so you pay one way or another
January 18th, 2010 at 9:03 am
If it is performed as a medical treatment, it would be deductible to the extent that it and other medical expenses exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI.)
or
If it is performed to determine the best tax consequences in the event of a divorce or to minimize the tax consequences by staying married, then it is deductible to the extent that it and any other qualifying miscellaneous deductions exceed 2% of your AGI.
However, both of these arguments are weak and aggressive and could land you at the auditor’s office.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:03 am
I think it can be if it is deemed “medically necessary” by a doctor.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:03 am
No.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Nope. I don’t know where it would be.