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 No deals, Rubio concedes as G20 meeting ends. Judge tosses Trump's suit against Journal. Cornell rape case gives way to vicious online doxxing wars. Woman: 5 weeks after sex assault on flight, no word from United, FBI. Report an error