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Can we use the mileage for taking my husbands's parents to medical appointments,who live 200 miles from us as he is the responsible person for them?

 
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Can we use the mileage for taking my husbands's parents to medical appointments,who live 200 miles from us as he is the responsible person for them?

Only if you provided more than one half of their entire support for the year and would be able to claim them as dependents on your return.  They do not have to make less than $4,150 to claim their medical expenses but must meet the support test. 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/tax-exemptions-and-deductions-for-families/L0Nx5Tnxi

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Can we use the mileage for taking my husbands's parents to medical appointments,who live 200 miles from us as he is the responsible person for them?

Only if you provided more than one half of their entire support for the year and would be able to claim them as dependents on your return.  They do not have to make less than $4,150 to claim their medical expenses but must meet the support test. 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/tax-exemptions-and-deductions-for-families/L0Nx5Tnxi

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