Originally Posted by eshep3. I normally fly Continental, but got a great rate on Southwest and booked a flight to LAX. I would like to know how full the flight is. On Continental, I would just look at the seat map and see how many seats are empty. There is no such thing on Southwest.
If you're eligible to take the tax break, you can choose to claim elder care either as a medical expense or as dependent care. If your mother is your dependent, you are eligible to deduct elder care as either medical expenses or dependent care, subject to IRS rules on the nature of the care.
For details of who qualifies and how much is allowable, see the Income Tax Act, Section 118.2(2)(b)-(e). Deductions. If the person receiving the caregiver or respite care is attending school or working, their caregiver or respite costs could qualify as disability support, formerly known as attendant care. Disability support is treated as a deduction to arrive at taxable income.