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.
The answer: yes, in some cases, according to Randy Brown, Vice President of Accounting for The LaSalle Group, Inc., Autumn Leavesâ parent company. âThe cost of dementia care may qualify as a deductible medical expense, but only in cases where IRS criteria are met,â Brown said. Tips for Tax Time.