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Level 1
June 3, 2019
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Is there a caregiver deduction?

  • June 3, 2019
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Spouse performed as caregiver to dying mother.  Spouse had no "formal" documentation or designation as caregiver.  Is train/auto travel as caregiver to dying mother deductible, how is it claimed in Turbo Tax?  Mother is not claimed as a dependent, married filing jointly.  Cost of train ticket, auto milage.

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Level 15
June 3, 2019

Since the mother was not a dependent and I assume you did not provide more than half of her support, there is no deduction.