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posted Mar 19, 2025 5:47:31 PM

Parent Memory Managment Unit Expenses

I pay all the expenses for my mother's memory management unit living at a senior center. The expenses are broken into living, food, and care (medication administration, hygiene, dressing, etc.)   Do I report the care portion  as a medical expense or is there another section.

 

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Expert Alumni
Mar 19, 2025 5:59:24 PM

The care would be a medical expense. You could only deduct it on your tax return if your parent qualified as your dependent though.

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Expert Alumni
Mar 19, 2025 5:59:24 PM

The care would be a medical expense. You could only deduct it on your tax return if your parent qualified as your dependent though.