Tax Deductions

Your FitRx weight loss retreat might be eligible for tax relief depending upon the cost of your stay and your income.

In 2002, a new tax code created by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allowed men and women to deduct the cost of some residential weight loss programs as a medical expense. Men and women classified as obese (according to the U.S. Government, obesity is defined as being approximately 30 pounds or more over what is considered a healthy weight) can now deduct associated expenses over 7.5% of their adjusted gross income. Spouses and children are covered under the plan as well.

NOTE: Only those individuals who are attending the weight loss retreat for medical reasons are eligible to receive these tax benefits.

Obesity can lead to a number of serious health conditions, including:

• Heart Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Back Pain

With over one quarter of the population of the United States (54 million people) classified as obese, there has never been a better time for the government to provide tax incentives to men and women who are serious about improving their health and losing weight.

Contact FitRx today for more information about the IRS tax benefits associated with our weight loss retreat program, or visit the American Obesity Association’s website at www.obesity.org or www.irs.gov.