Medical Expenses

Publisher
WiseGuides, Inc.
2796 Greenspire Ln
Akron, Oh 44333
Copyright © 2010

Field of Study: Taxes
Level: Basic
Recommended CPE Credit 2 hours
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Type of Delivery: Self-Study
Expiration: Course expires 1 year after purchase
Course Update: January 2010
Accreditation: NASBA, IRS, CTEC, OTPB
Guarantee/Complaint Resolution

Course Outline


Lesson 1 - WHAT EXPENSES TO INCLUDE
Learning Objectives 1
What Expenses to Include
Decedent's Medical Expenses
Important Changes


Lesson 2 - WHOSE MEDICAL EXPENSES TO INCLUDE
Learning Objectives 2
Spouse
Dependents
Adopted Child, Multiple Support
Child of Divorced Parents


Lesson 3 - ALLOWABLE MEDICAL EXPENSES
Learning Objectives 3
Deductible Checklist
Capital Expenses
Sale of Medical Property
Insurance Premiums
Nursing Services
Weight-Loss Program


Lesson 4 - MEALS, LODGING, TRANSPORTATION
Learning Objectives 4
Meals and Lodging
Transportation


Lesson 5 - DISABLED DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES
Learning Objectives 5
Dependents With Disabilities
Special Home, School
Impairment-related Expenses
Personal Injury Damages


Lesson 6 - NONDEDUCTIBLE CHECKLIST
Learning Objectives 6
Nondeductible Checklist


Lesson 7 - INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT
Learning Objectives 7
Insurance Reimbursement
Premiums Paid
More Than One Policy
Reimbursement in a Later Year


Lesson 8 - HOW TO FIGURE DEDUCTION
Learning Objectives 8
How to Figure Deduction


Lesson 9 - HEALTH INSURANCE CREDIT
Learning Objectives 9
Health Insurance Credit
Eligible Individual Credit
Credit for Family Members
Qualifying Health Insurance
Nonqualifying Insurance
Eligible Coverage Month
Other Specified Coverage
To Claim the Credit
Refundable and Advanceable
COBRA Premium Assistance

Course Objectives

Lesson - 1
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
  • Identify medical expenses to include on the decedent's final return
  • How to get a "quick-study" overview of the course material:
  • Pay particular attention to paragraphs marked by the Wiseguy. He'll guide you to key issues

Lesson - 2
After completing Lesson 2, you will be able to:
  • Figure which medical expenses of the spouse and dependent can be included on the taxpayer's return
Lesson - 3
After completing lesson 3, you will be able to:
  • Identify the medical expenses that are capital expenses and which expenses are fully deductible
  • Identify the medical expenses that are deductible as medical insurance
Lesson - 4
After completing Lesson 4, you will be able to:
  • Identify the requirements for including the expenses of lodging while away from home as a medical expense
Lesson - 5
After completing Lesson 5, you will be able to:
  • Identify payments to a special school that can be included as a medical expense
Lesson - 6
After completing Lesson 6, you will be able to:
  • Identify a checklist of items that are not deductible as medical expenses
Lesson - 7
After completing Lesson 7, you will be able to:
  • Figure the percentage of excess reimbursement received for medical expenses when the insurance reimbursement is more than the medical expenses
Lesson - 8
After completing Lesson 8, you will be able to:
  • Figure the amount of medical expense deduction for a taxpayer before limitations
Lesson - 9
After completing Lesson 9, you will be able to:
  • Identify health insurance that qualifies for the health insurance credit