Can you write off gym membership tax deductible?

Gym membership fees are typically considered personal expenses and are not deductible. However, if a doctor prescribes exercise at a gym to treat a specific medical condition, the cost may be deductible as a medical expense. This deduction is subject to the 7.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) threshold for medical expenses. For example, if a taxpayer has a medical condition such as obesity, hypertension, or heart disease, and their doctor prescribes a gym membership as part of their treatment, the cost may qualify as a deductible medical expense.