Taxpayers traveling for the primary purpose of receiving essential and deductible medical care may deduct the cost of travel.

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This is true according to IRS guidelines. The cost of travel to receive medical care, including transportation, lodging, and meals, can be deductible as a medical expense if it is primarily for medical care that is necessary to alleviate or prevent a physical or mental defect or illness. However, the deduction is subject to certain limitations and requirements, and only expenses that exceed a percentage of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income can be deducted.

Taxpayers Traveling for the Primary Purpose of Receiving Essential and Deductible