Non-prescription medication - is it tax deductible for over 75's?

Taxpayers over the age of 75 may deduct all medical expenditure which qualifies, however non-prescription medication does not qualify. If you can get a doctor to write a script for you then you would be able to claim this expense.

Dear Tax Tim, Thanks so much for your advice regarding medical deductions. How are we ordinary people to know all the intricacies regarding tax? It is a relief to know that there is someone like you that we can turn to for help.
Kindest regards, 75year old

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