IRS: Gender Reassignment Just Cosmetic Surgery

A transgendered woman who sought a tax deduction for gender reassignment surgery has been told by the IRS that the operation is considered cosmetic surgery and not eligible for a break.

The case is now before IRS Office of Appeals, WebCPA - an internet site for professional accountants - reports.

The Internal Revenue Service's Office of Chief Counsel told the appeals tribunal that gender reassignment is not necessary surgery and therefore cannot be deducted as a medical expense for tax purposes.

The woman, who is not identified, had deducted doctor payment, the cost of hormone treatments, psychotherapy, health insurance, transportation and lodging in connection with the surgery.

WebCPA reports that the tax return included extensive medical and legal documentation, but an IRS revenue agent listed the procedure as cosmetic and denied the deductions.

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