Whether alternative healing methods are tax-deductible depends on the individual case.
In general:
Such treatment costs can only be recognized as extraordinary medical expenses if certain conditions are met.
Important: You need a certificate from a public health officer or an attestation from the medical service, issued before the treatment begins.
The certificate or attestation must confirm that:
the treatment was medically necessary,
the costs were unavoidable, and
the method provided you with proven relief or healing.
If you can provide this documentation, there is a good chance that the tax office will recognize the expenses and allow you to deduct them in your tax return.
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