topic If my mother lives in a senior independent living apt, can she deduct any of her monthly rent which includes nursing, transportation, utilities, and meals? in Investors & landlords

If my mother lives in a senior independent living apt, can she deduct any of her monthly rent which includes nursing, transportation, utilities, and meals?

mshaller12 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:17:28 GMT

cstrnut — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:17:31 GMT

Nursing care is the only art that is deductible

CarolynM — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:17:32 GMT

No. Since she is in senior independent care, you can only deduct the costs which a medically related.

Most care facilities will send a statement pertaining to the percentage of expenses as qualifying medical deductions.

If you have not received this statement, contact the care facility. You will want her taxes to match whatever they may be reporting.

For more information about nursing homes as a medical deduction, follow this link: Nursing Homes As Medical