For years, Americans have been using tax-free dollars from health savings accounts to cover a wide variety of health and wellness items, including eyeglasses, tampons, massage devices, acupuncture and even fitness equipment deemed medically necessary by a doctor.
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Why the IRS doesn’t believe your doctor’s note for tax-free health items
The agency said companies that promote using HSA and FSA funds for food and fitness items may be misleading consumers
March 6, 2024 at 6:22 p.m. EST