"You cannot include in medical expenses amounts paid to(page 16)
whiten teeth."
Also, over the counter medicines like Aspirin or Tylenol that are not perscribed by a doctor are not considered qualified medical expenses to withdraw from an HSA.
"Except for insulin, you cannot include in medical expenses amounts you pay for a drug that is not prescribed.
Example. Your doctor recommends that you take aspirin. Because aspirin is a drug that does not require a physician’s prescription, you cannot include its cost in your medical expenses. "
(page 16)
source: Publication 502, IRS's Medical and Dental Expenses
Full PDF available from the IRS about qualified medical expenses for HSA
A Quick Reference List of Qualified Medical Expenses [HSA Bank]
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