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Is the mileage from traveling to care for my elderly mother every weekend tax deductible?

Asked by NJdaughter | Jan 31, 2010

I drive 220 miles round trip to care for my 96 yr. old Mother every weekend (she pays for a HHA 24/7 on weekdays). Is my mileage to provide weekend care tax deductable? If so, what is the rate per mile. Thanks. NJdaughter

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Feb 1, 2010

Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book “Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.” Her sites, www.mindingourelders.com and www.mindingoureldersblogs

You should check with a CPA for guidance, but there are tax deductions you can get for caregiving out-of-pocket expenses. You want to make sure you do it right, though, so get expert, personal advice from the IRS or a CPA.
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thalia

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Feb 23, 2011

I drive 675 miles twice per year to care for my elderly mother while her caregiver is off. is this mileage deductible?

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sansiam

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Mar 12, 2011

I'm not a lawyer, so not sure this is correct, but, if she paid your gas, she might be the one to be able to take the deduction as a medical expense. Again, check with a lawyer or accountant.

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