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Tax Deductions
For people with Celiac Disease on the gluten free diet, there are no current
insurance coverage options. Below is some information on tax deductions for gluten free foods. These are just guidelines, please check current IRS and tax
law or consult with a tax professional.
Tax Deduction for Gluten-Free Foods as a Medical Expense for Diagnosed Celiacs Only Copyright © 1995-2003 Scott Adams.
The following guidelines were received from the Oct. 1993 CSA/USA National Conference in Buffalo, NY:
1) You can claim only the EXTRA COST of the gluten-free product over what you would pay for the similar item at
a grocery store. For example, if wheat flour costs $0.89 per 5 lbs. and rice flour is $3.25 per 5 lbs., the DIFFERENCE of $2.36 is tax deductible. You may also claim mileage expense for the extra trip to the health food store and
postal costs on gluten-free products ordered by mail.
2) The cost of xanthan gum (methylcellulose, etc.) used in gluten-free home baked goods is completely different than anything used in an ordinary recipe, so in the opinion of the IRS, the total cost of this item can be claimed.
3) Save all cash register tapes, receipts, and canceled checks to substantiate your gluten-free purchases. You will need to prepare a list of grocery store prices to arrive at the differences in costs. You need not submit it with your return,
but do retain it.
4) Attach a letter from your doctor to your tax return. This letter should state that you have Celiac Sprue disease and must adhere to a total gluten-free diet for life.
5) Under MEDICAL DEDUCTIONS list as "Extra cost of a gluten-free diet" the total amount of your extra expenses. You do not need to itemize these expenses.
Suggestions:
1) You may want to write the Citations (as given below) on your tax return. Always keep a copy of your doctor's letter
for your own records.
2) Your IRS office may refer you to Publication 17 and tell you these deductions are not permissible. IRS representatives have ruled otherwise and this is applicable throughout the US Refer them to the
following Citations:
- RevenueRuling 55-261
- Cohen 38TC 387
- RevenueRuling 76-80, 67 TC 481
- FlemmingTC MEMO 1980 583
- Van KalbTC MEMO 1978 366
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