Are eldercare expenses deductible? I traveled from TX to WV 23 times in 2021 to provide eldercare to my parents. Are these travel expenses deductible?

zboy2 · ‎February 7, 2022

These travel expenses were paid by me.

Vanessa A · ‎February 7, 2022

It depends. If you are able to claim your parents as a dependent, then you may be able to claim the travel expenses if you are traveling to their house for medical reasons or taking them to an appointment and the care is recommended by a doctor.

If the primary purpose of the travel is to visit your parents, but you help them out while you are there, then no you cannot deduct the travel expenses.

(Edited 2/8/2022 @ 6:17AM) @zboy2

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SweetieJean · ‎February 7, 2022

@Vanessa A Do you have a citation for that?

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Are eldercare expenses deductible? I traveled from TX to WV 23 times in 2021 to provide eldercare to my parents. Are these travel expenses deductible?