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.
Most families are unaware of the tax deductions available to a resident living in an assisted living community. The Internal Revenue Code permits a deduction for medical expenses, to the extent that such expenses exceed 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income, and are not otherwise reimbursed through insurance.Medical care includes assisted living services, when provided by a licensed facility.he Internal Revenue Code permits a deduction for medical expenses, to the extent that such expenses exceed 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income, and are not otherwise reimbursed through insurance. Medical care includes assisted living services, when provided by a licensed facility.