Can I claim medical expenses for my mother although she has more than $4050 income in 2017, filing joint return with my father, and living separately from me?
I paid huge medical expenses in 2017 for my mother. She lives separately from me. She files joint return with my father and has income of more than $4050 in 2017. My parents support their own living expenses except that I paid for two major medical expenses. I am confused by the interpretation in the section of Pub 502 where it describes qualifying relative. By the definition described in Dependent Section of Pub 502, my mother is a qualifying relative. However, she received gross income of more than $4,050 and files joint return with my father. In addition, she lives in another state and relies her financial resources. My confusion part is that whether I may still deduct the actual medical expenses I paid for her given the scenario above. I appreciate for your assistance.
