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amelia Asked May 2012

If I am paying someone to visit my mom/dad at home during the day how do I report that on their tax return?

my mom is in rehab and my dad is home and has alzheimer's. i'm going to have someone check on him twice a day and pay for that service. she is a friend/neighbor. if she provides an invoice for her time and declares it on her SE tax return can we claim it on my parents tax return as an expense, i understand that we have to report anything over $600 and provide a 1099 form to her and she will provide us with a W9, correct? thanks!

desert192 May 2012
You are correct. Just remember medical expenses are subject to 7.5% of adjusted gross income exclusion. Multiply their AGI by 7.5% and the amount above this will qualify for medical expense. Also, don't forget to add any other medical expenses - medicines, amounts not covered by insurance, supplies, transportation, etc. It really adds up fast.

SCC1 May 2012
You have it Amelia. And you can count it toward medical expenses on their taxes.

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