I'm trying to figure out how to do my taxes and my mothers' taxes. My father died a year ago and my mother feels better when we're here with her. She's losing her eyesight and hearing and I run errands with her and take her to appointments in addition to helping with some house maintenance. How do I put the cost of our rent and the $1000 a month that she gives me on my taxes? What does she need to do on her taxes?
If so I'd personally not say anything about that seeing as you are immediate family. If not, I don't know what to suggest. As for the $1000 payment, I would ask her to write a check to "cash" and give you green money..It is obvious to me that such an amount, merely a stipend, does not begin to adequately pay you for your loving, and apparently 24/7 devotion. Caregiving is wonderful yet it is more enervating over time than any activity I can imagine.
Grace + Peace,
Bob