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posted Oct 30, 2019 11:26:02 AM

For In Vitro fertility treatments conducted in 2017, is the cost to purchase donor eggs considered to be an eligible medical expense that can be claimed?

Purchase of Donor Eggs from medical practitioner made as part of the fertility treatment were completed in 2017. 

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Oct 30, 2019 11:26:04 AM

Eligible medical expenses include:

In vitro fertility program – the amount paid to a medical practitioner or a public or licensed private hospital, not including donations to a sperm bank.

The above information is referenced in the below CRA link.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...