Walter traveled to another city to obtain specialized outpatient medical care not available in his hometown.His sister accompanied him because he was too ill to travel alone.He may include the cost of his airfare and lodging (up to $50 per night for himself and up to $50 per night for his sister)in determining his medical expense deduction.

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According to the IRS, travel expenses for medical care are deductible if the trip is primarily for, and essential to, receiving medical care. The cost of transportation, lodging (limited to $50 per night for each person), and reasonable food expenses can be included as part of medical expenses when calculating the medical expense deduction. As Walter traveled to obtain specialized outpatient medical care not available in his hometown and his sister accompanied him due to his illness, he may include the cost of their airfare and lodging (up to $50 per night for each) in determining his medical expense deduction.

Walter Traveled to Another City to Obtain Specialized Outpatient Medical