tax deduction?
Dec 16, 2011 | 8:04 am
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tax deduction?
with doctor's orders to fly lying down, or with extended legs(cannot sit for 8+hrs), has anyone successfully declared a tax deduction on their medical for the differential between international business(layflat) and economy?
does it sound possible?
does it sound possible?
Dec 16, 2011 | 8:50 am
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I would assume only if you are traveling for medical treatment.
You can't deduct the costs of operating a specially equipped car for other than medical reasons, so I would assume they would extend that to all modes of transport (though you can deduct the installation/purchase of that equipment)
You can't deduct the costs of operating a specially equipped car for other than medical reasons, so I would assume they would extend that to all modes of transport (though you can deduct the installation/purchase of that equipment)
Dec 16, 2011 | 12:01 pm
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IRS: "You can include in medical expenses amounts paid for transportation primarily for, and essential to, medical care."
"You can include in medical expenses amounts you pay for transportation to another city if the trip is primarily for, and essential to, receiving medical services. You may be able to include up to $50 per night for lodging."
"You cannot include in medical expenses a trip or vacation taken merely for a change in environment, improvement of morale, or general improvement of health, even if the trip is made on the advice of a doctor."
And remember that medical expenses are only tax deductible to the extent they exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.
"You can include in medical expenses amounts you pay for transportation to another city if the trip is primarily for, and essential to, receiving medical services. You may be able to include up to $50 per night for lodging."
"You cannot include in medical expenses a trip or vacation taken merely for a change in environment, improvement of morale, or general improvement of health, even if the trip is made on the advice of a doctor."
And remember that medical expenses are only tax deductible to the extent they exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.
Dec 16, 2011 | 3:58 pm
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