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I need lasik surgery in order to do my work as an independent contractor. Is this a business expense?

  • I do outside guiding work that requires keen vision. Due to the activities involved and extreme environments and conditions, contacts and glasses are not workable. I need to have my vision corrected in order to keep doing my work. Would this be considered a business expense? Thank you for your help!

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    ask the IRS

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no, lasiks is not a business expense. If it's over 7.5% of your AGI it can be a medical deduction. Over 21% of all lasik patients experience issues. Many experience worse vision than prior to the surgery. We don't know what you mean by "guiding" work, but if you want to keep this job, my guess is figuring out how to make glasses work, is your best bet.

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You can most likely write off part, if not all of the procedure's cost as a business expense depending on the situation. It would be advisable to contact a CPA first and explain to him your specific situation.

TG

This would never be a business expense. If it was, then lawyers would be able to claim the suits they were as ordinary and necessary. They can't, you can't.

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I think you'll have a hard sell on that argument. Why are glasses or contacts "not workable"? Just what is this "outside guiding work"?

100% for sure get a letter of confirmation from your doctor,keep all receipts

Chris Barry

no, not in the slightest

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