My parents do not work, retired and cannot afford to pay lot rent on their mobile home each month. I help pay the rent for them. Can I deduct the rent from my tax return?

quachd · ‎June 4, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No you cannot. Essentially what you are doing is giving your folks a gift, Gifts to individuals are not deductible. It is kind and generous of you to help your parents by paying the lot rent, but it is not deductible for you.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No you cannot. Essentially what you are doing is giving your folks a gift, Gifts to individuals are not deductible. It is kind and generous of you to help your parents by paying the lot rent, but it is not deductible for you.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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My parents do not work, retired and cannot afford to pay lot rent on their mobile home each month. I help pay the rent for them. Can I deduct the rent from my tax return?