topic Can I claim medical expenses that I paid for a parent that I did not claim as a dependent? in Deductions & credits

Can I claim medical expenses that I paid for a parent that I did not claim as a dependent?

j9fellows — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:01:19 GMT

my parent is deceased but I paid her outstanding medical bills. can I deduct these?

Re: Can I claim medical expenses that I paid for a parent that I did not claim as a dependent?

Bsch4477 — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:35:08 GMT

To claim those expenses you would have to be able t claim your parent as a dependent or paid more than half of their support. You can only deduct an amount greater than 7.5 percent of your AGI and if you itemize.

Re: Can I claim medical expenses that I paid for a parent that I did not claim as a dependent?

Mike9241 — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:23:15 GMT

there is an exception for your parent as to claiming as a dependent

You can include medical expenses you paid for an individual that would have been your dependent except that:
1. He or she received gross income of $4,300 or more in 2021;
2. He or she filed a joint return for 2021; or
3. You, or your spouse if filing jointly, could be claimed as a dependent on someone else's 2020 return.

thus it would seem the only test you have to meet is providing over 1/2 the parent's support