Apr 21, 2021
The IRS announced that purchases of personal protective equipment used to combat the COVID-19 pandemic qualify for the Sec. 213 medical expenses deduction to the extent they exceed 7.5% of a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income and have not been compensated for by insurance or otherwise.
Amounts paid for personal protective equipment qualify for medical deduction The Internal Revenue Service says purchases of personal protective equipment used to combat the coronavirus pandemic qualify for the Sec. 213 medical-expense deduction to the extent they exceed 7.5% of a taxpayer's adjusted gross income and have not been compensated for by insurance or otherwise.