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ret5hd

(22,573 posts) Sat May 9, 2026, 06:36 PM 13 hrs ago

serious question...when one travels for medical stuff...

is the expense of lodging deductible?

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serious question...when one travels for medical stuff... (Original Post) ret5hd 13 hrs ago OP

I think they are here is a link I found Lifeafter70 13 hrs ago #1

Yes...but like all medical stuff has to exceed the percentage minimum JT45242 13 hrs ago #2

Cut to the chase. mahatmakanejeeves 13 hrs ago #3

Lifeafter70

(1,194 posts)

1. I think they are here is a link I found

Reply to ret5hd (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2026, 06:42 PM

13 hrs ago

https://www.instead.com/resources/blog/deducting-medical-travel-expenses-on-your-taxes

JT45242

(4,107 posts)

2. Yes...but like all medical stuff has to exceed the percentage minimum

Reply to ret5hd (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2026, 07:10 PM

13 hrs ago

The mileage and lodging.

With the new tax laws it is almost impossible to itemize as a caveat.

Just saw a thing that charities are terrified because they fear many won't donate without a tax incentive.

mahatmakanejeeves

(70,555 posts)

3. Cut to the chase.

Reply to ret5hd (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2026, 07:12 PM

13 hrs ago

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-schedule-a-form-1040

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sa.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040sca.pdf

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