Eating disorder treatment
$500-$2,000/day
Can You Write Off Eating Disorder Treatment?
Short answer: Yes: inpatient or outpatient treatment for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating counts, including meals and lodging at an inpatient center.
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.
Eating disorder treatment
Typical range: $500-$2,000/day
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes: inpatient or outpatient treatment for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating counts, including meals and lodging at an inpatient center.
Business justification
Yes: inpatient or outpatient treatment for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating counts, including meals and lodging at an inpatient center. 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