Medical expenses for a parent
Varies
Can You Write Off Medical Expenses for a Parent?
Short answer: Yes, if your parent qualifies as your dependent (the gross income test is waived for this purpose).
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.
Medical expenses for a parent
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Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes, if your parent qualifies as your dependent (the gross income test is waived for this purpose).
Business justification
Yes, if your parent qualifies as your dependent (the gross income test is waived for this purpose). 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