Can I deduct the unpaid storage of my wife’s grandmothers belongings in my garage? Or the uncompensated mother-in-law living in my home taking the entire basement

[elitejake80]

My wife was her grandmothers pow of attorney for a period of time.  She was kicked out of the place she rented and went to a locked demenchia facility. We have all her stuff from a 2 bed room apt in my garage. Can I rite any of it off? 

My mother in-law also lives with us. She doesn’t pay rent or for utilities. Can I deduct the living space she is occupying- 1/4 of my home. 

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

No.  None of that is deductible.  You are clearly aggravated by storing your wife's relative's belongings, but there is no deduction for aggravation.

If your MIL has less than $4150 of income (excluding Social Security)  for 2018 then she could be claimed as a dependent and you would get the $500 credit for a dependent.  No, you cannot deduct her living space.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-cre...

[Texas Roger]

I think it's his wife's grandmother.

[xmasbaby0]

I think he has Grandma's stuff in the garage, and mother-in-law is living there.  And he is unhappy about all of it.

[Texas Roger]

Ah yes. It helps to read all the lines in the post.