As a Canadian taxpayer, you can claim certain medical expenses as tax deductions when filing your income tax return. These expenses must have been paid for by you or your spouse or common-law partner, and can be claimed for any 12-month period ending in the tax year.
Some examples of medical expenses that you can claim include:
- Prescription medications
- Dental services (including co-pays and orthodontics)
- Eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses (including optical coherence tomography)
- Physiotherapy, chiropractic, and massage therapy services
- Medical equipment (e.g. mobility aids, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices)
- Travel expenses for medical treatment (e.g. mileage, parking, and public transit costs)
- Hospital services, including meals and accommodations, if required
- Home care services (e.g. nursing, attendant care, and housekeeping)
It's important to keep all receipts and supporting documentation for these expenses in case the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requests them as proof. The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) website provides more detailed information please click the link on eligible medical expenses.
For more information, please see a few TurboTax FAQs below:
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