Fight depression with porno!

A 79-year-old University of Michigan Law School grad, and NY resident, claimed that he was taking a holistic approach to treating his depression after a long separation, by purchasing porn and engaging the services of hookers.

Not only was his sexual activity a self-proclaimed "treatment" for depression, he was also claiming it as a MEDICAL EXPENSE on his taxes! Between 2002 and 2004, he deducted almost $250,000 for these "treatments." (That's a lotta hookers and porn...)

While he deserves laud for creativity, the government does not see things his way. The NY Supreme Court ruled that these are not valid tax deductions.

I wonder if I can deduct my beer and cigarette expenses as "mental health" treatments...?