My minor dependent is in a court ordered treatment center which I have been paying room and board for. Can I claim those payments?

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February 15, 2026
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Karis_F

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It depends. Room and board payments to a treatment center are deductible if you itemize deductions on your tax return and all out-of-pocket medical expenses are above 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.

For 2025, the standard deduction is $15,750 (Single/Married Filing Separately), $23,625 (Head of Household), and $31,500 (Married Filing Jointly).

Your total itemized deductions on Schedule A would need to be more than the standard deduction for the medical expenses to be included on your tax return.

See this TurboTax article for more information:

Are Medical Expenses Tax Deductible?

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