Latex Glove Tax Deductions

Disposable Latex Gloves

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• The Problem with Latex Gloves
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• Latex-Gloves and the IRS
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If you are currently purchasing disposable glove supplies privately, you probably have noticed that they add up to a considerable amount of money over the course of a year. It is a kick in the chops to realize that although these products are a medical necessity for many folks who have various medical problems, their cost is not covered by Medicare or other insurances.

There is, however, an important provision for these home care expenses in the tax code, so don’t throw out your receipts in despair. IRS Publication 502 covers this subject under illness-related expenses. Latex gloves are explicitly mentioned and fall into this tax deduction category.

These provisions apply for the taxpayer who is making the purchase. If you are the one who pays but you are not the person who needs the medical care which requires the gloves, then the person who needs the care should be listed as a dependent. There are some special exceptions to this rule, but you will need to vary careful if the person you are caring for is not a dependent. As always, you should consult a tax professional when in doubt.

Read this IRS publication for yourself at: www.irs.gov/publications/p502/ar02.html#en_US_publink100014757.

You may also make other important discoveries about what is tax deductible in your particular situation.