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You can deduct your travel expenses, your lodging as well as your doctor fees. See below for details. As to proof, while you don't need to submit it with your tax return, you should keep your log of miles and your payment receipts (credit card, bank statements) with your records.
You can include lodging for a person traveling with the
person receiving the medical care. For example, if a parent
is traveling with a sick child, up to $100 per night can
be included as a medical expense for lodging. Meals
aren't included.
You can include in medical expenses amounts you pay for transportation to another city if the trip is primarily for, and essential, to receiving medical services. They include:
For
details on Medical and Dental Expenses, please click Publication 502, Medical
and Dental Expenses.
What is the per mile deduction for medical travel?
@Pelican410 wrote:
What is the per mile deduction for medical travel?
For tax year 2021 the medical mileage rate is $0.16 per mile.
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