It's considered a medical expense if you have a medical diagnosis of celiac disease. Like any medical expense,
you can claim the deduction as long as the total of your medical expenses is at least 7.5% of your adjusted
gross income. You calculate your food expense by deducting the cost of the "regular" food item from the cost of
the gluten free replacement item. Also, if you share the food with others in your household who do not have
celiac, you would only be able to claim your share of the food (so, for a family of four with only one person with
celiac, you'd be able to claim 1/4 of the food expense).?
Example: Your adjusted gross income is $40,000; 7.5% of which is $3,000. If your paid medical expenses are
$2,500. You cannot deduct any of your medical expenses, because they are not more than 7.5% of your
adjusted gross income; but, if they are $3,000.01 you can.
Example: Ener-g Bread $3.39 a loaf
Reg white Bread $1.79 a loaf
your write off amount would be $1.60 per loaf
Bobs Red Mill Brown Rice Flour $3.69 lb
Unbleached Flour $2.24 lb
your write off amount would be $1.45
it doesn't seem like a lot but it does add up real quick I have over 40 items that are tax deductible. I keep an
excel spreed sheet it makes it easier, since most of the gf items have a "normal" version you will only get to
deduct the difference. There are only a few items that you will be able to deduct the whole amount. Don't forget
gas receipts (mapquest your house to your individual appointments, stick in your records for mileage), parking
and some co-pays.
Click on these links to find out more.
From the IRS: Medical Deductions 502
Revenue Ruling 55-261
read this article from
read this article from Celiac.com
http://www.irs. gov/pub/irs- pdf/p502. pdf
you can claim the deduction as long as the total of your medical expenses is at least 7.5% of your adjusted
gross income. You calculate your food expense by deducting the cost of the "regular" food item from the cost of
the gluten free replacement item. Also, if you share the food with others in your household who do not have
celiac, you would only be able to claim your share of the food (so, for a family of four with only one person with
celiac, you'd be able to claim 1/4 of the food expense).?
Example: Your adjusted gross income is $40,000; 7.5% of which is $3,000. If your paid medical expenses are
$2,500. You cannot deduct any of your medical expenses, because they are not more than 7.5% of your
adjusted gross income; but, if they are $3,000.01 you can.
Example: Ener-g Bread $3.39 a loaf
Reg white Bread $1.79 a loaf
your write off amount would be $1.60 per loaf
Bobs Red Mill Brown Rice Flour $3.69 lb
Unbleached Flour $2.24 lb
your write off amount would be $1.45
it doesn't seem like a lot but it does add up real quick I have over 40 items that are tax deductible. I keep an
excel spreed sheet it makes it easier, since most of the gf items have a "normal" version you will only get to
deduct the difference. There are only a few items that you will be able to deduct the whole amount. Don't forget
gas receipts (mapquest your house to your individual appointments, stick in your records for mileage), parking
and some co-pays.
Click on these links to find out more.
From the IRS: Medical Deductions 502
Revenue Ruling 55-261
read this article from
read this article from Celiac.com
http://www.irs. gov/pub/irs- pdf/p502. pdf
| Here's A Few Things You Should Know |
Check this page frequently I will update when ever I locate some thing of interest on Celiac.
| Why it's not good to Self Diagnosis wheat allergy or celiac. There might be some underlying damage to your intestines that could cause severe complications to your health unless it is taken care of by a professional. Just because you put yourself on a wheat/gluten free diet doesn't mean that things are all better, if there is damage to your intestines your body can still suffer from malabsorption, malnutrition, vitamin deficiency or cancers. Yes, there have been false negative tests, you need to make sure that you maintain a gluten rich diet before you go in for your blood testing, being on a gluten free diet before you are diagnosed is one of the reasons for the false negative testing. Seriously, READ THIS |
You've Done a Great Job Cutting Gluten Out of Your Diet But Did You Know:
For those with Severe Gluten Allergies the items listed below could cause you to become sick.
Everyday Products:
*Lip stick / lip balm/ chapstick
*Sunscreen
*Childrens stickers! (including stickers that are price tags! Watch these!)
*Stamps, envelopes, adhesives, and glues (Don't lick them)
*Washing machine detergent
*Dishsoaps and Cleaners
*Playdough and some crayons and markers
*Soap and shampoos
**Toothpaste & Mouthwash (tell your dentist you have celiac)
*Cosmetics
**Medicines and antibiotics (ASK your doctor!! or call the 800# listed on the package)
*Ground spices (use McCormicks spices - they are 100% pure spice.)
*Household appliances - toasters, ovens, microwaves, waffle irons - (use separate utensils for GF foods!! OR with ovens and
microwaves - put the GF CF foods on a plate!)
*Your kitchen drawers and cabinets should be wiped down or vacuumed, if you have someone in your house hold
that still eats products with gluten then this should be done frequently
Points to Remember
•People with celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley.
•Untreated celiac disease damages the small intestine and interferes with nutrient absorption.
•Without treatment, people with celiac disease can develop complications such as osteoporosis, anemia, and cancer.
•A person with celiac disease may or may not have symptoms.
•Diagnosis involves blood tests and, in most cases, a biopsy of the small intestine.
•Since celiac disease is hereditary, family members of a person with celiac disease may wish to be tested.
•Celiac disease is treated by eliminating all gluten from the diet. The gluten-free diet is a lifetime requirement.
•A dietitian can teach a person with celiac disease about food selection, label reading, and other strategies to help manage
the disease.
For those with Severe Gluten Allergies the items listed below could cause you to become sick.
Everyday Products:
*Lip stick / lip balm/ chapstick
*Sunscreen
*Childrens stickers! (including stickers that are price tags! Watch these!)
*Stamps, envelopes, adhesives, and glues (Don't lick them)
*Washing machine detergent
*Dishsoaps and Cleaners
*Playdough and some crayons and markers
*Soap and shampoos
**Toothpaste & Mouthwash (tell your dentist you have celiac)
*Cosmetics
**Medicines and antibiotics (ASK your doctor!! or call the 800# listed on the package)
*Ground spices (use McCormicks spices - they are 100% pure spice.)
*Household appliances - toasters, ovens, microwaves, waffle irons - (use separate utensils for GF foods!! OR with ovens and
microwaves - put the GF CF foods on a plate!)
*Your kitchen drawers and cabinets should be wiped down or vacuumed, if you have someone in your house hold
that still eats products with gluten then this should be done frequently
Points to Remember
•People with celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley.
•Untreated celiac disease damages the small intestine and interferes with nutrient absorption.
•Without treatment, people with celiac disease can develop complications such as osteoporosis, anemia, and cancer.
•A person with celiac disease may or may not have symptoms.
•Diagnosis involves blood tests and, in most cases, a biopsy of the small intestine.
•Since celiac disease is hereditary, family members of a person with celiac disease may wish to be tested.
•Celiac disease is treated by eliminating all gluten from the diet. The gluten-free diet is a lifetime requirement.
•A dietitian can teach a person with celiac disease about food selection, label reading, and other strategies to help manage
the disease.
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