News: Tax Deduction for Celiacs

I came across this article this morning as I was searching for a strawberry rhubarb muffin recipe on celiac.com. The article discusses that in 2012 it is possible to deduct the extra cost of gluten free foods and products. For example; if you buy gluten free sandwich cookies that cost $8 and a package of non-gluten free sandwich cookies costs $3, you can write off $5. However, if there is a product that is gluten free but is not specifically marketed as such and you purchase the more expensive, specifically gluten free product you might not be able to deduct the cost difference. There is one other hitch to the program and that is that you have to be the one who is diagnosed as Celiac.

It's also possible that the cost of the gluten free foods and products can be taken out of an eligible Health Spending Account. There are limits to the amounts needed to claim a deduction. Currently, the amount is $7,500. Which if you're regularly buying GF products you know that the costs can add up quickly and by the end of the year I have no doubt that you'll reach that $7,500.

Beware though that in 2013 the article claims that there will be a few changes to the tax deduction program. The deduction amount will increase from $7,500 to $10,000. There are also other changes that are listed in the article that discuss medical deductions.

To read the article from Celiac.com please click here.

Celiac.org also provides information about tax deductions. click here

I would love to know if anyone has any hints, tricks, tips for deducting your gluten free diet expenses.