Should I have proof of out of pocket medical expenses?

By Marc Sevitz · Updated

I didn't keep any invoices for my out of pocket medical expenses, can I still claim on them?
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
2 July 2013 at 10:02

You should have proof of all medical expense claims when submitting for a deduction. However some people include the amounts on their return hoping that SARS won't request supporting documents. Be sure to try get these invoices and proof of payment though.
Liza

Liza said:
2 July 2013 at 10:12

Thanks, I will rather not include them then. It is anyways such small amounts, I doubt if it will make any difference.
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
2 July 2013 at 10:18

The extra medical expenses deduction is based on a very complicated formula and needs to be very large in order for it to benefit you, so I would agree if you don't have proof and it is small then leaving it out is the better option.