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IRS REVERSES POLICY - BREAST PUMPS NOW DEDUCTIBLE MEDICAL EXPENSE

Posted by Admin Posted on Feb 17 2011

In a more or less stunning reversal of its long-standing position, the IRS announced that it now considers breast pumps and lactation aids deductible medical expenses.

Before this, the IRS position was that it didn't have the authority to allow breastfeeding equipment as a deduction in the absence of Congressional action.

The Service gave no reason for the change in its position.