Unusual tax deductions

Despite the popularity of reality shows with dancing B-list celebs, the IRS nixed dancing lessons as a valid deduction for the improvement of a varicose vein problem.

While thoughts of terrorism have all Americans on edge, the IRS did not accept the expense of building a fallout shelter as a "preventive medicine" deduction.

Much to the chagrin of bikers everywhere, one taxpayer's attempt fell flat when trying to deduct the application of tattoos as a medical expense.

Exotic dancers unite! One professional dancer was allowed to deduct her breast implants as a legitimate business expense.

IRS approval for deducting clarinet lessons as a medical expense to improve their child's overbite.

Another A+ for the parents who convinced the IRS to allow the deduction of travel, room, and board expenses associated with their child's enrollment in an Arizona boarding school to help with his respiratory problems.