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.
If all the requirements can be met, the caregiver can get significant tax benefits from writing off medical expenses incurred on behalf of the person receiving care.. So take the time to add up the amount medical expenses you (or your elderly parent) cost out-of-pocket during year.If its enough, you can deduct those expenses on the tax return. Here is a list of medical expenses that can be deducted from your taxes: 1  Acupuncture.2  Adapters to TV sets and telephone for hearing impaired.o take the time to add up the amount medical expenses you (or your elderly parent) cost out-of-pocket during year. If its enough, you can deduct those expenses on the tax return. Here is a list of medical expenses that can be deducted from your taxes: