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.
Nearly 25 percent of family caregivers spend $10,000 or more. While taking care of aging parents can get expensive, caregivers may qualify for some financial relief at tax time. The key to Internal Revenue Service assistance in caring for an elderly relative is whether you can claim the person as a dependent.