A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Windy and less humid with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph...Becoming west 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tax relief can offset these costs by allowing you to lower your tax burden so that you pay less income tax. Can You Deduct Medical Expenses? Yes, you can claim medical expenses on taxes. The IRS permits you to deduct the portion of your medical expenses that exceed 10 percent of your adjusted gross income. The threshold is 7.5 percent if you or your spouse is 65 or older. How to Calculate Your Tax Deduction for Medical Expenses
You can take the deduction only if your total medical care expenses for the year are more than 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income. Use Schedule A on your Form 1040 to figure out if you have enough expenses to take the deduction.For tax purposes, medical expenses include many things, including travel and transportation costs, as well as some of the costs of lodging and meals.f you use your car, you can deduct actual out-of-pocket expenses, such as gas and oil. If you donât want to bother figuring out your actual expenses, you can deduct the standard mileage rate. For 2010, the standard medical mileage rate is 16.5 cents per mile.