Is the purchase of a wheelchair accessable ramp van deductable in full or part?

[Irene2805 · Accepted solution]

Partly - You can deduct the difference in cost between a regular van and one that is wheelchair accessible.   

IRS Pub. 502 - Medical and Dental Expenses (p. 7) states:

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.

Special design. You can include in medical expenses the difference between the cost of a regular car and a car specially designed to hold a wheelchair.

Please keep in mind the following about deducting your medical expenses:

• You don't get the benefit if you are taking the standard deduction.
• If you itemize deductions, you will only be able to take total medical expenses that are greater than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.

To edit your medical expenses in TurboTax, please follow these steps:

1. Click on Federal Taxes > Deductions & Credits  [In TT Self-Employed:  Personal > Deductions & Credits > I'll choose what I work on].
2. In the Medical section, click on the Start/Revisit box next to Medical Expenses.  
3. TurboTax will then ask you if your total medical expenses exceed a certain number.  [That's the  7.5% AGI mentioned above.]   
4. If you think your total medical expenses will exceed that number, continue through the interview, entering the requested information on your medical expenses.