Breast pumps are tax deductible but what about storage bags? The bottles? That nursing pillow?

With just two months left before April 15th, millions of Americans like me are waking up to the reality that we've got to gather those piles of receipts and hunker down with that dreaded tax return.

Last year at about this time, breastfeeding mothers like me rejoiced when the IRS reversed a previous decision and declared that breastfeeding supplies would be tax deductible.  The decision came after 25,000 people signed MomsRising's petition to the IRS and 43 members  of Congress appealed to the IRS to reconsider its initial decision.

I was (and am still) excited that the IRS reversed it's decision but I'm left asking, what does that really mean, you know for me and my receipts?

Here's exactly what the IRS decision states:

After reviewing this matter, we have concluded that breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation are medical care under section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) because they are for the purpose of affecting a structure or function of the body of the lactating woman. Therefore, if taxpayers meet the remaining requirements of section 213(a) of the Code, expenses they paid for breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation are deductible medical expenses. These expenses will qualify as medical care expenses reimbursable under a flexible health spending account.

Still have questions (I do!)?   Ask your questions now!

We've contacted the IRS and they have agreed to review our questions and provide answers back.  We'll publish those answers so you are clear long before tax day comes.

What questions do you have about how and what you can deduct as part of the new IRS breastfeeding rule?   Tell us in the comments!   We'll forward your comments to the IRS on Friday, February 17th.  So ask away!