ABA therapy for autism
$1,000-$5,000/mo
Can You Write Off ABA Therapy for Autism?
Short answer: Yes: applied behavior analysis and other autism therapies are medical care.
Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your itemized total beats the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
ABA therapy for autism
Typical range: $1,000-$5,000/mo
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes: applied behavior analysis and other autism therapies are medical care.
Business justification
Yes: applied behavior analysis and other autism therapies are medical care. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your itemized total beats the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions