Tax Year Prior to 2020: I am disabled i drive for uber i require the use of a caregiver to get ready for work. how can i deduct caregiver expence on schedule C

[dopper17]

I have no muscle control below my arm pits therefore must use a caregiver to get ready for work.  The caregiver moves my legs, helps me in the bathroom including taking a shower, getting dressed, and does other things I cannot do.

[KarenL2]

This would not be an expense on Schedule C.  However, you can claim it as a medical expense on Schedule A.  The reason is that you would require assistance to shower, dress, etc. whether or not you worked.  Therefore, the IRS would not view it as a necessary expense to perform your job.

For medical expenses to be deducted on the tax return, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A, and your unreimbursed medical expenses must exceed 10 percent of your adjusted gross income (AGI).   Then, you can only deduct the amount by which your unreimbursed medical expenses exceed this 10 percent threshold (7.5% of AGI for age 65 and older until 2017). However, some states allow the full deduction, even if you don't have enough for your federal taxes.

Where do I enter my medical expenses?
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Please see the following link for a comprehensive list of deductible medical expenses.  IRS Medical Expenses