Good Accountant for deductions

February 12, 2007

I've heard there are some deductions, that you can " deduct " for taxes,

some such as milage to and from therapy's, also food expenses - for

our children who are on the GCFC diets' which we all know can be

pricey. First off is anyone familiar with these type of tax

deductions, and second of all if you are - do you use an accountant,

or tax preparer to do this?

Thanks!

February 12, 2007

The tax deductions that are generally availible are those outlined in the IRS

materials on deductible medical expenses which is availible on IRS.gov. The

expenses that are allowed to be deducted are more generous than those covered by

insurance. For example, mileage, tolls, parking, etc. are deductible.

In general, if something is specifically required by a Doctor or Psycologist, it

can be deducted. An example of this is ABA therapy performed by ABA therapists.

If your child is diagnosed with autism and ABA is recomended as a therapy, it

should be OK. You need to read the IRS materials as they do a good job of

explaining this.

Please note that medical deductions must exceed a percentage of your income

before they can be deducted. Also, you must itemize to deduct these items. One

last word is to make sure you have written support for what you deduct and keep

this in case of audit.

By the way, I use Turbotax.

I hope this helps.

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I've heard there are some deductions, that you can " deduct " for taxes,

some such as milage to and from therapy's, also food expenses - for

our children who are on the GCFC diets' which we all know can be

pricey. First off is anyone familiar with these type of tax

deductions, and second of all if you are - do you use an accountant,

or tax preparer to do this?

Thanks!

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