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.
Generally speaking you can deduct your medical expenses, your spouseâs expenses, or your dependentâs (such as a qualifying child or relative) if you itemize your tax deductions. What Medical Expenses Can I Deduct? Please keep in mind that you can only claim the amount of your medical expenses that exceeds 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. Letâs say your AGI is $35,000. If your medical expenses for the year were $2,700 then you can deduct your expenses that were greater than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. However, if your medical and dental expenses were only $1,750 then you could not claim any, as they didnât meet the requirement. The IRS has a huge list of medical expenses that you can deduct. Some common ones I think many people use include: 1  Ambulance/Transportation. 2  Annual Physical Exam. 3  Breastpump. 4  Chiropractor. 5  Dental Treatment. 6  Insurance Premiums. 7  Medicine. 8  Psychologist.