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blc42744
March 23, 2025
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Do you get to deduct meals under medical travel expenses

  • March 23, 2025
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    LindaS5247
    LindaS5247
    March 23, 2025

    No, you can't include the cost of meals (that aren't part of inpatient care) in medical expenses  For example, you can't deduct meals you pay for while traveling to a hospital or other medical facility.


    Meals and lodging provided by a hospital during medical treatment may be deductible.

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