Surrogacy costs
$100,000-$200,000
Can You Write Off Surrogacy Costs?
Short answer: Generally no: costs for a gestational carrier aren't deductible medical expenses for the intended parents.
Your own IVF and egg retrieval costs can be deductible medical expenses.
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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Surrogacy costs
Typical range: $100,000-$200,000
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Personal Tax Deductions
Generally no: costs for a gestational carrier aren't deductible medical expenses for the intended parents.
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
Generally no: costs for a gestational carrier aren't deductible medical expenses for the intended parents. Your own IVF and egg retrieval costs can be deductible medical expenses.
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