topic Can I claim one-half nursing home expenses for my mother? in Deductions & credits

Can I claim one-half nursing home expenses for my mother?

barbwood1946 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:24:18 GMT

How do I claim nursing home expenses for my mother?

Re: Can I claim one-half nursing home expenses for my mother?

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:06:01 GMT

Please explain. Why "half?" Do you claim your mother as a dependent on your own tax return? Who is paying the other half of the costs?

Re: Can I claim one-half nursing home expenses for my mother?

NCperson — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:49:18 GMT

@barbwood1946 to claim your mother's medical expenses on your tax return rquires:

1) you are able to claim her as a dependent

2) only the part of the her total medical expenses (including your own and after any insurance reimbursements) that exceeds 7.5% of YOUR income is deductible

3) and you must have enough expenses (including other medical expenses state and local income tax, mortgage expenses and charitable contributions) to itemize your expenses/