Massage therapy
$80-$150/session
Can You Write Off Massage Therapy?
Short answer: Only if a doctor recommends it to treat a specific condition; spa or relaxation massages are personal.
Keep the doctor's note. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your total itemized deductions beat 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.
Massage therapy
Typical range: $80-$150/session
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Only if a doctor recommends it to treat a specific condition; spa or relaxation massages are personal.
Business justification
Only if a doctor recommends it to treat a specific condition; spa or relaxation massages are personal. Keep the doctor's note. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your total itemized deductions beat the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions