In-home caregiver
$25-$40/hour
Can You Write Off In-home Caregiver?
Short answer: Yes for nursing-type care; housekeeping portions do not count.
Paying a caregiver may make you a household employer. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your total itemized deductions beat the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
In-home caregiver
Typical range: $25-$40/hour
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes for nursing-type care; housekeeping portions do not count.
Business justification
Yes for nursing-type care; housekeeping portions do not count. Paying a caregiver may make you a household employer. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your total itemized deductions beat the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions