Anatomical insoles fall into the category of Class 1 Medical Devices when correctly classified by the manufacturer, if they comply with European regulations (EU Regulation 2017/745) and bear the CE marking. These supports can, in fact, play a decisive role in improving the health of the musculoskeletal system and are therefore tax-deductible on income tax returns.
Not all anatomical insoles are Class 1 Medical Devices: the best product must be chosen carefully in order to benefit from the available tax deductions.
How does the insole tax deduction work, and what documents are needed to claim it? Let’s find out why anatomical insoles are considered Class 1 Medical Devices when they meet the regulatory requirements, but above all how to obtain the 730 insole tax deduction.
Why anatomical insoles are considered Class 1 Medical Devices and what this means
Before analyzing the details regarding the deduction for purchasing insoles, it is important to understand why these products fall into the category of Class 1 Medical Devices. This category includes all products:
- intended to act on the body’s biomechanical functions;
- neither invasive nor implantable;
- designed to support or correct physiological functions.
Anatomical insoles are devices designed to modify, correct, or adapt foot function. They fall into the category of Class 1 Medical Devices because they help to:
- redistribute loads during walking;
- reduce stress on joints and muscles;
- promote more correct posture.
As recognized Medical Devices, it is possible to claim a tax deduction for insoles by reporting the purchase as a healthcare expense, provided that the claim is properly documented: let’s find out how.
Insole tax deduction: opportunities and how to claim it
Purchasing anatomical insoles allows you to benefit from a 19% 730 insole deduction. A portion of the costs incurred is therefore reimbursed through the 730 form or other income tax returns. You can claim the insole deduction using the 730 form provided that:
- the insoles are actually Class 1 Medical Devices, with a prescription or DDT/CE label certifying their classification;
- you have a specified receipt or invoice containing important information, such as the nature of the goods, the purchaser’s tax code, and the device’s CE identification code;
- the expense is entered in the “Charges and expenses” section as a healthcare expense.
In summary: you can claim the 730 deduction for purchasing insoles, equal to 19% of the deductible amount. Alternatively, the tax deduction for insoles can also be claimed through:
- Personal Income Tax Return form, for those who do not file a 730;
- overall income tax return, deducting the expense if you do not have a withholding agent.
In all cases, the fundamental rule is that the expense must be a healthcare expense and documented as such.
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