Canadian Tax Preparation & Bookkeeping Tips

  Medical travel expenses you can claim depend on how far you travel for care. Sometimes getting medical care means more than just paying for the appointment itself. If you had to travel a distance to receive medical treatment , some of those travel and transportation costs may be claimed as eligible   medical expenses on your tax return. This post explains, in plain language: When medical travel costs qualify How distance affects what you can claim Which expenses are allowed How meals and vehicle costs are calculated What records you should keep When Can You Claim Medical Travel Expenses? You may be able to claim travel and transportation costs only if all of the following apply : The medical service was not available near your home You travelled to get medical care for yourself or an eligible dependent The trip was made using a reasonably direct route The expenses were not reimbursed by insurance or another program If these conditions aren’t met, the travel costs generally...