Damage to the kidneys. These diseases, conditions and agents may damage the kidneys and lead to acute kidney failure: 1  Blood clots in the veins and arteries in and around the kidneys.  Cholesterol deposits that block blood flow in the kidneys.
A: No. There is a 2.3 percent excise tax on certain medical devices. Cabelaâs, a Nebraska sporting goods company, applied the tax to some of its customersâ purchases by mistake. FULL QUESTION.
Often-overlooked medical deductions: Travel expenses to and from medical treatments. The IRS evaluates the standard cents-per-mile allowance each year. For 2016 taxes, the medical travel rate is 19 cents per mile. For 2017, the rate is 17 cents per mile. Insurance payments from already-taxed income.