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

[barbwood1946]

How do I claim nursing home expenses for my mother?

[xmasbaby0]

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?

[NCperson · Accepted solution]

@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/