Can I claim Covid 19 PCR tests as a medical expense?

[jim_w_guillaume1]

As required by federal government mandate,  PCR Covid-19 tests were required to return to Canada by air until March 2022 from outside Canada.  Can I claim these tests as a medical expense?

[lamanhcb]

Yes, you can claim Covid 19 PCR tests as a medical expense if you have prescription

According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Laboratory procedures or services include necessary interpretations – prescriptions needed. COVID-19 tests, such as those for travel, would still need a prescription, even if they are mandatory. COVID-19 tests, such as those for travel, would still need a prescription, even if they are mandatory.

For more information, please see the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) link as Details of medical expenses 

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[lamanhcb]

Yes, you can claim Covid 19 PCR tests as a medical expense if you have prescription

[lamanhcb]

According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Laboratory procedures or services include necessary interpretations – prescriptions needed. COVID-19 tests, such as those for travel, would still need a prescription, even if they are mandatory. COVID-19 tests, such as those for travel, would still need a prescription, even if they are mandatory.

[lamanhcb]

For more information, please see the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) link as Details of medical expenses 

[lamanhcb]

Thank you for using TurboTax