Couples therapy
$100-$250/session
Can You Write Off Couples Therapy?
Short answer: Only when it treats a diagnosed mental health condition; counseling to improve a relationship isn't a medical expense.
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.
Couples therapy
Typical range: $100-$250/session
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Only when it treats a diagnosed mental health condition; counseling to improve a relationship isn't a medical expense.
Business justification
Only when it treats a diagnosed mental health condition; counseling to improve a relationship isn't a medical expense. 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