Yes, this would be similar to a wheelchair.
Yes, the cost to operate and maintain is also allowed.
If any of the cost was reimbursed or paid for by insurance, that amount cannot be claimed as an expense.
The expense is considered a "Medical Expense" which means it is reduced to only what is more than 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income.
It would be claimed on Schedule A as part of your ITEMIZED deductions. If you take the STANDARD deduction, the medical expense is no longer relevant.
You can enter the expense into your TurboTax program and the software will tell you which deduction (Standard or Itemized) is the better choice.
Click here to read an answer to a similar question.
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
