{"id":10158,"date":"2021-03-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeline.philips.com\/resources\/blog\/2015\/02\/are-medical-alert-devices-tax-deductible.html"},"modified":"2023-10-16T09:14:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T13:14:20","slug":"are-medical-alert-devices-tax-deductible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeline.com\/blog\/are-medical-alert-devices-tax-deductible\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Medical Alert Devices Tax Deductible?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best way to avoid a nasty surprise on the amount owed for tax return \u2013 or a terse letter from the IRS\u2013 is to do a rough tax projection. This process produces an estimate of what is owed so you can make smart decisions about cash flow and take steps to qualify for more deductions and credits. The earlier you start, the better \u2013 most tax pros suggest doing this in November.<\/p>\n

Is Medical Equipment Tax Deductible?<\/h2>\n

Wondering if it\u2019s worth claiming medical expenses for equipment on your taxes? The answer is yes!<\/p>\n

Researching deductions for medical equipment used by yourself, your spouse or another person in your care is worth the effort because you may be able to reduce your tax bill.<\/p>\n

The IRS allows taxpayers who itemize to potentially deduct the amount of medical and dental expenses that is more than 7.5% of their adjusted gross income on Schedule A (Form 1040). If you take the standard deduction, you cannot claim medical equipment or other health-related deductions.<\/p>\n

Learn more: What Medical Equipment is Tax Deductible?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Are Medical Alert Devices Tax Deductible?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re trying to figure out if you can claim a medical alert system on your taxes, the answer is: Probably. The only way to get a definitive answer is to consult with a tax professional like your accountant, tax attorney or financial advisor. That\u2019s because IRS guidelines don\u2019t expressly mention medical alert systems like Lifeline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, depending on your circumstances and specific medical alert system, a tax pro can help determine if a medical device used by you, your spouse or another qualified dependent can be claimed as:<\/p>\n