Medical conference about a family member's illness
$200-$2,000
Can You Write Off Medical Conference About a Family Member's Illness?
Short answer: Yes for registration and travel when the conference is about a chronic illness you or a dependent has; meals and lodging aren't included.
Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your itemized total beats 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.
Medical conference about a family member's illness
Typical range: $200-$2,000
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes for registration and travel when the conference is about a chronic illness you or a dependent has; meals and lodging aren't included.
Business justification
Yes for registration and travel when the conference is about a chronic illness you or a dependent has; meals and lodging aren't included. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your itemized total beats the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions