OTC minoxidil treating hair loss is an OTC drug and directly eligible.
IRS Pub. 502; CARES Act §3702 (2020) · effective 2020-01-01
Cosmetic hair procedures (transplants for appearance) are not eligible.
Vault the receipt in Candor and reimburse yourself tax-free — this year or in 20 years. No deadline (IRS Notice 2004-50, Q&A 39).
Start your shoebox — freeInformational only — not tax, legal, or medical advice. Consult a qualified tax professional about your situation. Rules version 2026-07-16, last verified July 2026.