Parent medical expenses, can I pay and claim relief?

Stheno · 2016-04-13 22:13:16

Simple question as per title, if my parent needs medical treatment and has no health insurance, can I pay for them to be treated privately and claim tax relief?

13-04-2016 11:13PM

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Stheno

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Simple question as per title, if my parent needs medical treatment and has no health insurance, can I pay for them to be treated privately and claim tax relief?

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#2 13-04-2016 11:14PM

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Stheno wrote: »

Simple question as per title, if my parent needs medical treatment and has no health insurance, can I pay for them to be treated privately and claim tax relief?

Simply Answer - Yes

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#3 13-04-2016 11:17PM

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Yep you can claim tax relief for qualifying medical expenses that you pay for any other person - doesn't even have to be a relative.

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#4 13-04-2016 11:21PM

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Wow, thought it was the case but wasn't sure.

Thank you both, if it comes to it, it will make a huge difference to my parent.

Many thanks.

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