US | marijuana Total Drag: Medical Pot Isn't Tax Deductible By Caleb Newquist Posted Aug 5, 2010 4:49 PM CDT Posted Aug 5, 2010 4:49 PM CDT Promoted on Newser Aug 5, 2010 5:01 PM CDT Copied If you've got this at home, don't even think about deducting it. (AP) After a little bit of confusion—thanks to a vaguely worded letter from the IRS on the use of an "herb"—it was re-confirmed marijuana is not eligible for deduction on citizens' personal tax returns. Even in states where it can be legally prescribed by a doctor. Read the full article at Going Concern. Read These Next A White House press briefing got pretty heated Thursday. Democratic leaders sit out bid to impeach Trump. Venezuela responds to the US seizure of an oil tanker. Liam Neeson's reps have some PR spin to do over an anti-vax film. Report an error