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Publication 502

Publication 502 provides guidance on medical expenses, including deductible transportation costs, and the standard mileage rate.

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Feb 2, 2026

Which specific medical transportation costs are deductible and how to calculate the IRS medical mileage deduction for 2026?

The allows certain transportation costs incurred for medical care to be deducted as when they exceed other limits; for 2026 taxpayers may use the optional standard medical mileage rate of to compute t...

Jan 8, 2026

How have 2025 IRS rules changed for medical expense deductions paid for non-dependent?

For tax year 2025 the IRS clarified and broadened who’s treated as a qualifying individual for the itemized medical and dental expense deduction by explicitly allowing taxpayers to include medical exp...