MED1 Query

Jellybaby1

Can I include Counsellor's fees as well as GP and meds receipts on the MED1?

nompere

Perhaps.

This is what Revenue say in their leaflet about medical expenses:

Which diagnostic procedures carried out on the advice of a practitioner qualify for relief from income tax?

Claims for relief under this heading generally refer to the cost of procedures or treatments carried out by persons who are not qualifying practitioners on patients who are referred for such procedures or treatment by their own doctor. However, whilst tax relief may be allowed in respect of procedures or treatments carried out, relief is not due in respect of the cost of drugs, medicines, lotions etc., prescribed by the person providing the treatment

In the case of a psychologist or psychotherapist, relief can only be allowed where the psychologist or psychotherapist is a qualified practitioner as outlined in paragraph "What does Practitioner" mean? or where a patient is referred by a psychiatrist for a diagnostic procedure.

http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/leaflets/it6.html

Jellybaby1

Appreciate your reply. It looks like I can include them. Great news, every penny helps!