Maria traveled to Rochester, MN with her son who had surgery at the Mayo Clinic.He stayed at the clinic for the duration of his treatment.She paid airfare of $300 and $50 per night for lodging.The cost of Maria's airfare and lodging cannot be included in determining her medical expense deduction.

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The IRS allows taxpayers to include travel expenses for medical care, such as airfare and lodging, as part of their medical expense deduction if the travel is primarily for, and essential to, receiving medical care.

Maria Traveled to Rochester, MN with Her Son Who Had