Any Canadian write-offs for US health insurance etc?

rick_serban · Post by **rick_serban** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:19 pm

Hi,

I will be working 6 months in US on TN Status (Family all coming and are Canadian citizens maintaining residence in Canada).

Does the health related cost above 3% of income that one can write-off on ones Canadian income tax return also apply to health costs incurred while in the US ( I guess child care etc would be in the same boat)?

Thanks a lot,
Rick

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:42 pm

Yes. US premiums, copays, etc are deductible like any other medical expense.

In general, there is no restriction on expenses being limited to physically being in canada.

rick_serban · Post by **rick_serban** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:29 pm

Well that's good news...Thanks!