Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    pokeyperson's Avatar
    pokeyperson Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Dec 25, 2012, 04:14 PM
    Allowed deductions for disabled dependent
    Other than medical expenses, what other expenses are allowed for the care and upkeep of a totally disabled person? She lives at home and depends on others for all of her needs. There are many supplies and necessities required daily, I need to know what I can deduct. Thank you!
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #2

    Dec 25, 2012, 04:21 PM
    Any expense that goes toward her health and welfare can probably be deducted as a medical expense, PLUS you can claim her as a dependent and use her dependency status to file as Head of Household if she is a relative under the IRS guidelines..
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

I have student visa with my dependent for UK, can my dependent work full time [ 1 Answers ]

I have student visa with my dependent for UK, can my dependent work full time?

Divorce Decree says we are each allowed to claim 1 child as a dependent but... [ 3 Answers ]

My divorce decree says my ex and I are each allowed to claim 1 child as a dependent on our taxes. The children LIVE with me. They are with him every other weekend and every Thursday night. I pay my daughters daycare ($400 a month) while he pays our sons latchkey (after school care of about $200...

Can you claim a dependent even if the dependent files [ 2 Answers ]

My son is twenty seven. He lived with us from Nov. 08 to July 09. He didn't have a job during those months. He found a job in Aug. 09 and worked until Dec.09. He got laid off. Will we be able to claim him as a dependent even if he files??

Itemized deductions Vs. Std. Deductions [ 7 Answers ]

Hi Tax Experts, Can some one please explain the difference between itemized deductions Vs. Std. deductions and how this will affect the returns when you are in OPT Please Advice.

On OPT should I use itemized deductions or std. Deductions [ 7 Answers ]

Hi, I am currently on F1 visa( 2003-today) more than 5 years ( Tax Resident) Will transfer to OPT Since JAN 2009, 1) When filling taxes should I use itemized deductions or Std. deductions 2) Do I pay for Social and Medicare taxes 3) Will I qualify for $ 5000 std. deductions

View more questions Search