Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Tax Court Excitement

Currently playing to packed crowds in a Boston court house is the drama as to whether a sex change operation is a medical expense that can be deducted.  Here is a link to a MSNBC article on the subject, picture included http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19793815/

Yep, tax wonks lead an exciting life.  

During examination, the taxpayer (I use that term as I have no clue if I should say he or she) testified that they saw, "light at the end of the tunnel" when they had their male genitalia removed and breast implants inserted.

Ouch.  

IRS cross generated compelling testimony such as that it could not have been medically necessary as the taxpayer put off the surgery until their youngest son went off to college.  

Will keep you abrest of the latest details of this important case.