If recommended by a doctor in writing, the installation of a swimming pool is just one example of a potential tax deductible medical expense. From Padilla and Co.

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The Internal Revenue Service has finally reversed a long-held position and is allowing breast pumps and other breastfeeding supplies as tax deductible medical expenses. From YahooHealth

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In a letter to a member of Congress, the Internal Revenue Service recently re-iterated its position that the costs related to buying, training, and maintaining a service animal may be a deductible medical expense for a taxpayer. From CincinnatiTaxProblemAttorney (less)In a letter to a member of Congress, the Internal Revenue Service recently re-iterated its position that the costs related to buying, training, and maintaining a service animal may be a deductible med... (more)

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The Internal Revenue Code has three disability-related provisions of particular interest to businesses as well as people with disabilities. From EEOC

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IRS official publication 503 on Child and Dependent Care Expenses includes tests to claim the credit and how to claim the credit.

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IRS official publication 969 on Health Savings Accounts and other Tax Favored Health Plans includes information on health savings accounts, medical savings accounts, flexible spending and health reimbursement. (less)IRS official publication 969 on Health Savings Accounts and other Tax Favored Health Plans includes information on health savings accounts, medical savings accounts, flexible spending and health reimb... (more)

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The official Publication 502 of the IRS for medical and dental expenses including the Health Coverage Tax Credit includes what expenses can be deducted and much more.

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The official IRS publication 17 is an overview of filing federal income taxes. Page 143 includes information on medical and dental expenses.

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John Stancil CPA says yes, if it is classified as medical treatment. From AllExperts

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Disability income, in some situations, may be subject to income tax. Whether or not it is taxed will depend on who is paying for the premiums, as well as, possibly, how much income you may be receiving from your benefits in combination with other sources. From FreeAdvice (less)Disability income, in some situations, may be subject to income tax. Whether or not it is taxed will depend on who is paying for the premiums, as well as, possibly, how much income you may be receivin... (more)

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