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.
Although child care expenses aren't tax-deductible, you can recoup some of some of the costs if you qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit. Child and Dependent Care Credit The Child and Dependent Care Credit can give you up to $1,050 back on your taxes for one qualifying child and up to $2,100 for two or more children. As with all tax credits, this amount is subtracted directly from your tax bill. The credit may be claimed only for child care expenses that you pay in order to go to work or look for a job.