Cosmetic surgery
$3,000-$20,000
Can You Write Off Cosmetic Surgery?
Short answer: No, cosmetic procedures are not deductible unless they correct a deformity from disease, injury, or a birth defect.
Reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy or accident does qualify.
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.
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Cosmetic surgery
Typical range: $3,000-$20,000
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Personal Tax Deductions
No, cosmetic procedures are not deductible unless they correct a deformity from disease, injury, or a birth defect.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
No, cosmetic procedures are not deductible unless they correct a deformity from disease, injury, or a birth defect. Reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy or accident does qualify.
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