Tag: Tax Court

Gender Reassignment Surgery a Deductible Medical Expense

By John Iekel Dec 6, 2011 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 6, 2011

Expenses incurred for gender reassignment surgery and hormone therapy are now deductible medical expenses under Code Section 213. The IRS announced in Action on Decision (AOD) 2011-03 that it has acquiesced to a 2010 Tax Court ruling that these expenses are deductible. The AOD appeared in the Nov. 21 Internal Revenue Bulletin. The IRS announcement […]

Coverage of Dementia Services Bodes Well for Employer LTC Insurance

By John Iekel Sep 2, 2011 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Sep 2, 2011

Why should a recent tax court decision that caretaker services provided to a dementia patient are qualified long-term care (LTC) expenses be of interest to employers? Well, if you see employee benefits as a way to attract and retain good employees, and don’t yet offer LTC insurance, the ruling —  which means those services could […]