Is Massage Therapy Income Tax Deductible

[Clampinon]

Hi,It woul be great if clients could deduct the cost of massage therapy from their income tax.  Anyone knowledgable in this area?Pamrose

 

[Kyrix]

Pamrose,I happen to know that massage is a qualified expense under Flexible Spending programs so it should also qualify as healthcare for our clients who itemize their deductions.For those who don't know, Flexible Spending accounts allow people to have money withheld from their pay and spent on a pre-tax basis for certain expenses (mainly healthcare and child care).  Many employers currently offer this type of program to their employees.

 

[customizedsongwriter]

PamRose,As long as the client's doctor has given a prescription stating the massage is medically necessary, the massage is with out doubt tax deductable (regardless if their insurance covers it or not)  More and more doctor's are willing to write scripts for massage, even for stress reduction.  The Flex Account is another way to achieve the same effect, without having the prescription.Hope that helps!

 

[thathingg]

Is Massage Therapy Income Tax Deductible

Massage is not qualified in *every* Flex Spending program; my husband & I used one last year, and I remember him specifically looking for massage on the list. It was not there.Someday, maybe.... but people should definitely check.Andrea

 

[ponderingincanada]

Is Massage Therapy Income Tax Deductible

Does anyone write off there massage apts as a business expense (maintanence/research & development)?

 

[Peek prays for all]

Is Massage Therapy Income Tax Deductible

berkana, you mean the massages you pay for from other MTs, to see what others are like?I would hope those are tax deductible Do you have a tax professional you can speak with?

 

[Dont worry b happy :)]

No, I'm talking about massages that I personally recieve -  from other businesses - not from within my business, not from my IC's...

 

[Messenger007]

Is Massage Therapy Income Tax Deductible

Ooops..Misread your post!I do write them off, was wondering if other therapists do (I do have my accountant prepare my taxes)

 

[im l]

Yes, massages you receive from other MTs (only the ones you pay $ for) are tax deductible.  However, you can only go to each MT once for it to qualify.  (It is considered continuing education.)  If you go to the same MT repeatedly, only the first treatment is tax deductible as a business expense.Yoga, it's strange that the flex spending plan you had wouldn't recognize massage as the regulations they follow are IRS Guidelines and all plans should recognize the same expenses.

 

[Nicoke<3]

Is Massage Therapy Income Tax Deductible

Thanks, Pete....great information that I needed to know!

 

[The physician]

Is Massage Therapy Income Tax Deductible

fwiw, the LMT Success Group teaches a great Tax Workshop geared to Massage Therapists...it's definitely worth taking if it's in your area.

 

[Blah]

Is Massage Therapy Income Tax Deductible

Yeah, from what I understand most massages are definitely covered so long as they are prescribed by a physician. They don't even necessarily have to be GIVEN by your physician. Here is a link that may help out with any questions: http://ezinearticles.com/?Tax-Deductible-Massage&id=1187338 I would be sure to check with your health care provider as well. Many times they can help out with these types of questions.

 

[2010]

Is Massage Therapy Income Tax Deductible

I would be sure to check with your health care provider as well. Many times they can help out with these types of questions.[/quote]

As a disclaimer "health care provider" should be replaced with Health Insurance Plans due to the government mandates being set forth. Just so we all know we're talking about private health care, not government run... which may or may not be tax deductible, haha.