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Cliff, who has a killer sweet tooth, decided he wanted to workon losing weight this...

Cliff, who has a killer sweet tooth, decided he wanted to work on losing weight this year. He joined NutriSystem to enable him to have a healthier diet. The cost of the program was $59 per month plus $100 per week for meals. Can Cliff deduct these expenses?

Which tax codes apply for this issue? Please list the tax codes citation.

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Per Section 213 (d) of the Internal Revenue code, unless the diet program and the related expenses with respect to such diet programmes are prescribed by the Physician.

As Cliff made a voluntary decision to lose weight during the year and was not prescribed by any physician as such, these expenses will not be deductible. These expenses are hence, not deductible.Both the cost of the program of $59 as well as the $100 for meals are hence, not deductible.

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