https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-write-my-friends-use-of-utilities-food-cable-tv-off-against-my-income/01/212506#M87206 <P>&nbsp;I am a caregiver for an elderly friend living in my home. I get compensation from his long term healthcare insurance company as an independent contractor. My friend does not give me money but eats my food, uses my utilities and cable TV, etc<BR /></P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:15:15 GMT jbuktenica 2019-06-01T18:15:15Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-write-my-friends-use-of-utilities-food-cable-tv-off-against-my-income/01/212506#M87206 <P>&nbsp;I am a caregiver for an elderly friend living in my home. I get compensation from his long term healthcare insurance company as an independent contractor. My friend does not give me money but eats my food, uses my utilities and cable TV, etc<BR /></P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:15:15 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-write-my-friends-use-of-utilities-food-cable-tv-off-against-my-income/01/212506#M87206 jbuktenica 2019-06-01T18:15:15Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/since-you-are-a-self-employed-eldercare-provider-then-yo/01/212512#M87209 <P>Since you are a self-employed eldercare provider, then you may be able to deduct a portion&nbsp;of the expenses related to his care. Please view the TurboTax FAQ below for more information.<BR /></P><P> <A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5559255" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5559255</A> <BR /> </P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:15:16 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/since-you-are-a-self-employed-eldercare-provider-then-yo/01/212512#M87209 KatrinaB 2019-06-01T18:15:16Z