This week, I’m back in North Carolina to visit with my parents, albeit this time in happier circumstances. Two months ago, my mom was in the hospital for open-heart surgery; after an initially easy surgery, her right lung collapsed, causing us all a lot of concern and extending my stay a little longer than planned….
Taxpayer asks: If I pay my son’s huge medical expenses can he deduct same as if he paid them himself?Thanks for your reply. Taxgirl says: Sorry, no. Your son may not claim a deduction for medical expenses that he did not pay. However, you might be able to claim a deduction for paying those expenses,…
Taxpayer asks: my son gets ssi payments he has autisim, adhd, and asburgers disorder he is 19 years old now can he still get earned income the h&r block said he dont get it anymore let me know Taxgirl says: To claim the EIC you must meet certain income and filing criteria. In addition, if…
Taxpayer asks: We claimed our son last year on our taxes. Born April 1989. We have a daughter who is 16. We recieved $1500 stimulus check. None for our son and he didn’t get one for himself either. Should he have? Thank you. Taxgirl says: Sorry, no. Eligible taxpayers received an additional $300 for each…