Do your Tax with TaxTim and WIN R10,000  More info   T&C's apply


Can I claim from my monthly supplement expenses, or only actual medicinal expenses?



Foxy said:
27 November 2015 at 10:06

Can monthly supplement expenses be included in the "medical expenses" I spend monthly as my medical aid is only a hospital plan.

TaxTim Marc TaxTim Marc said:
27 November 2015 at 10:09

Unfortunately not, these are not prescribed medication or tests.

Foxy said:
27 November 2015 at 10:15

Okay thanks, what about non-prescription meds like over the counter medicines?

TaxTim Marc TaxTim Marc said:
27 November 2015 at 15:16

You are only able to claim what SARS calls Qualifying Medical Expenditure which must be prescribed by a doctor or registered medical practitioner.

This entry was posted in Tax Q&A and tagged , . Bookmark the permalink.




Blog Categories


Ask TaxTim

Got a question you want answered about tax?

Visit our helpdesk

Get SARS Tax Deadlines in your Inbox
We'll tell you when you need to file, along with tax tips and updates.