"Believe it or not, it’s time to show the Internal Revenue Service some love. A recent rule change means nursing mamas can now thank the IRS for doing its part to keep their precious babies healthier and save the family some cash by putting breast pumps on the list of tax-deductible items. The 2010 decision came after years of pressure from the American Academy of Pediatrics and other breastfeeding advocates to define breast pumps and other breastfeeding supplies as medical devices — the same standard that applies to other health-related gear like eyeglasses, diabetes monitors, and hearing aids. "

No comments:
Post a Comment