I'm not sure how many of you rely on these accounts, I do heavily for expensive homeopathics and suppliments.
Recently when I submit claims for reimbursement in the form of receipts from LLMD's office where I buy some items and Vitamin Shoppe, they are rejected. Never were before.
Any one else having this problem?
LC
Posted by ConnieMc (Member # 191) on :
Under IRS rules, you have to have a statement from a doctor to state that certain supplements are recommended as treatment for a disease. Every year, I draw up a statement for my doctor as follows:
Connie takes the following vitamins and supplements as recommended by me as a part of her treatment regimen for Lyme Disease:
list each
physicians signature
If you send this in with the receipts, they should allow it. Vitamins and supplements used for general health are not covered. You have to have a statement that says they are taken as part of treatment for a disease or illness.
I have done this both when taking a deduction and using a reimbursement account and it has always worked for me. I never use the debit cards they offer as I would rather assemble it all and get my reimbursement periodically. Easier for me to keep up with it.
Posted by gopats (Member # 5218) on :
I have to do the same thing. But I've had no problems. I get a note every visit stating what herbal remedies I am on.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I'll have to listen to the tax CD I have again, but I'm pretty sure they are always deductible. I claim mine when I file my income tax return.