Trending 2015: Nursing Mothers Granted Tax Break!

Great news! Nursing moms are getting a new tax break from the IRS for breast pumps and
 
 other supplies.
 

The same proposal was rejected in 2010 because the IRS didn’t think breastfeeding had
 
 enough benefits to be considered medical care. But the American Academy of Pediatrics
 
 and other breastfeeding advocates fought for the proposal, citing the many long-lasting
 
 health benefits of breast milk.

The IRS has changed their tune and will now allow mothers to count the cost of breast pumps
 
 and other supplies as a medical deduction.

(See more info on the IRS website here.) http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/a-11-14.pdf

Breastfeeding mothers can spend as much as $1,000 per year on breastfeeding supplies,
 
 so this is a much welcome tax break!