What is the name of your state? CA
As requested by a therapist treating a family member for bipolar disorder, I was asked to report to a California hospital to assist with some aspect of the inpatient treatment. I'm not yet sure what my role will be.. it may just be giving the therapist background information, or it may be more interactive with the patient. I'm not sure why doing these therapy sessions over the phone was considered impractical.
The question is whether the travel expenses in connection with this effort are tax deductible. I wouldn't actually take a deduction, but rather simply use HSA funds (which from what I understand is subject to the same criteria as a medical expense deduction).
I may have screwed this up by purchasing the airfare, hotel, and car rental with an ordinary credit card, and not the HSA credit/debit card. I'll still have food expenses though.
BTW, I need an answer by tomorrow. Sorry for the urgency.. this possiblity just now occured to me.
As requested by a therapist treating a family member for bipolar disorder, I was asked to report to a California hospital to assist with some aspect of the inpatient treatment. I'm not yet sure what my role will be.. it may just be giving the therapist background information, or it may be more interactive with the patient. I'm not sure why doing these therapy sessions over the phone was considered impractical.
The question is whether the travel expenses in connection with this effort are tax deductible. I wouldn't actually take a deduction, but rather simply use HSA funds (which from what I understand is subject to the same criteria as a medical expense deduction).
I may have screwed this up by purchasing the airfare, hotel, and car rental with an ordinary credit card, and not the HSA credit/debit card. I'll still have food expenses though.
BTW, I need an answer by tomorrow. Sorry for the urgency.. this possiblity just now occured to me.