How do I report a confidential illness settlement?
I received a confidential illness settlement last year. Is the settlement portion that is not back pay tax-exempt? If so how do I file my return? How do I report it? What forms do I need? Help! Thank you, —Ian, Boston

Can the daily fees of a nursing home be deducted as medical expenses?
My father in-law suffers from dementia and cannot dress, go to the bathroom, or eat by himself. He lives in a nursing home where he receives assistance for all of these functions. Can the daily all-inclusive fees of the nursing home be deducted as medical expenses? —Ken, Acton

Can I deduct health club membership for my wife with diabetes?
My wife has diabetes. Can I deduct her health club membership as part of our medical expenses on schedule A (under the 7.5% of GI)? --Frank, Marlboro

Can I deduct COBRA premiums?
I work as an independent contractor. I still access health insurance through my previous employer's COBRA plan. Am I allowed to deduct the premiums? --John

 How do I deduct COBRA payments?

 What deductions are available for the handicapped?

 Can I claim medical expenses supporting a parent outside the US?

 Can I receive a tax break on income from health studies?

 What can I do to reduce the tax hit from my severance pay?

 Why must I pay taxes on my surrendered whole life policy?

 Can I deduct HMO medical co-payments?

 For more information consult a CPA