Guest kredlin Posted February 9, 2001 Posted February 9, 2001 Are a fertility monitor and thermometer that are not prescribed, but recommended by a doctor, proper expenses to reimburse under Sec. 213?
Bob R Posted February 16, 2001 Posted February 16, 2001 When dealing with these types of expenses, a common approach that the IRS takes is the "but for" test. So, but for the pregrancy, would she have needed the medical equipment? I think the monitor (I presume it's some sort of fetal monitor) would be allowed. Reimbursing the cost of the thermometer would be a fairly aggressive position. I would not allow it to be reimbursed unless it is some sort of special thermometer for pregnant women.
KIP KRAUS Posted February 16, 2001 Posted February 16, 2001 Don't know what a fertility monitor is unless it is used to determine when you are ovulating. If that is the purpose, I wouldn't allow it as a reimbursable medical expense. The thermometer wouldn't be reimbursed either.
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