Skin Cancer Information - VISITING FLORIDA

....Many patients come from across America and outside of the country for surgery in Fort Lauderdale by the author of this website. Patients coming from Europe, Africa and Asia should read the website subsection entitled Visiting South Florida for Your Skin Cancer Surgery. U.S. Patients may wish to read the rest of this website subsection and later consult with their tax accountant in order to determine the possible tax benefit of a trip to South Florida for medical reasons.

......Depending upon how an out-of-state patient would structure a trip to South Florida for medical reasons, a certain amount of tax deductibility may apply. The medical expenses deduction includes amounts of monies paid for transportation costs and a portion for lodging deductions. The lodging deduction may also be claimed for a person who must accompany the patient seeking medical care. The Internal Revenue Code (IRS Code) Section # 213 (d)(2).

......For most patients requiring surgery, stitches must be removed in a week for the best cosmetic result and to avoid stitch canal formation. Stitch removal can be done by a doctor back home, however it is optimal to have the author remove the stitches and assess the wound as well as make recommendations one week after surgery. Often the website author uses a special kind of subsurface stitching with clear stitch that the patient can simply tug on in one week and cause its removal in less that 5 seconds. This logic justifies the patient(s) visiting South Florida for an entire week if the patient(s) so desires. A tax deduction may then apply to the entire week regarding transportation and lodging since the week's stay would be necessary for optimal medical care.

......Each patient's tax situation is different. Patients are advised to seek advice from their CPA (Certified Public Accountant) regarding the previously discussed matters.

Paul J. Weber, M.D., P.A.
5353 North Federal Highway, Suite 400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Tel: 954-489-9800 | Fax: 954-489-0401