“I can claim both of my parents on my income taxes. Although they do not live with me, I provide 75% of their support including medical bills, utilities, travel, insurance and mortgage (in their name). What can I itemize and claim on my tax return?’==============>You can include in your deduction for Medical and Dental Expenses any qualifying medical and dental bills you paid you and your dependent, your mother, you claim on your return.To deduct the med exp on Sch A of 1040 , the med exp needs to exceed 10% of AGI for 2013, NOT 7.5%, UNLESS you are 65 or older. You can’t claim utilities/travel for personal reason/home insurance. ALSO UNLESS you are the primary borrower, you are legally obligated to pay the mortgage , however, you cannot deduct the mortgage interest unless you co-signed the loan. I mean UNLESS you are liable for the mortgage loan, you can’t deduct it .Your mother can deduct it on her return as long as she files her return as your dependent. |