My spouse is claiming surgery medical expenses for the year
Cosmetic surgery seems to be a gray area and is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Since the amount is significant $7000+, what can I expect from CRA should they make contact? I am in the process of obtaining a supporting letter or documentation from the surgeon that indicates the surgery was medically necessary - not for vanity. Would the return be flagged for review BEFORE a refund is issued? Would medical records be required?
""Cosmetic surgery after March 4, 2010 – an expense for cosmetic procedures incurred after March 4, 2010 will continue to qualify as a medical expense only if it is necessary for medical or reconstructive purposes, such as surgery to address a deformity related to a congenital abnormality, a personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma, or a disfiguring disease.""
