Wellness travel and spa visits are personal expenses, not medical care.
IRS Pub. 502 (personal expense rule)
A doctor-prescribed treatment received AT a facility can be eligible; the travel and resort costs are not.
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.