Can we claim a medical deduction for the conversion portion of a mobility van on 2016 taxes based on the 1-15-2016 on the bill of sale date?

[ronlhurley]

We paid for the converted van in 2015 and took ownership in 2016.

[MargaretL · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can claim the "conversion" based on when you paid for the conversion. If the conversion was paid on the bill of sale, it is a medical deduction for 2016.  You can include in medical expenses the cost of special hand controls and other special equipment installed in a car for the use of a person with a disability. You can include in medical expenses the difference between the cost of a regular car and a car specially designed to hold a wheelchair.