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

By Marc Sevitz · Updated

Foxy

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

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.