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You drive 50 miles to see a specialist. You think you can deduct the same 67 cents per mile that business owners do. WRONG. The IRS only gives you 21 cents for "Medical Miles." This is a nearly 50% "Wealth Gap" designed to contain revenue loss. But there is a hidden backdoor: The "Companion Deduction."

As The Finance Observer, I’ve performed a forensic review of IRS Publication 502 and the Estate of Baral v. Commissioner tax court ruling. In this video, we dissect the "Containment Valve" (why your car's depreciation is ignored), the "Letter of Medical Necessity" that allows you to deduct your spouse's plane ticket, and the "Zero Trust" mileage log you must keep to survive an audit.

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FORENSIC BREAKDOWN:

0:00 The "Logical Bleed": How small travel costs drain your portfolio

0:45 The "Mileage Gap": Business (67 cents) vs. Medical (21 cents) Audit

1:40 The "Containment Valve": Why the IRS ignores depreciation for patients

2:50 The "Companion Loophole": How to deduct your spouse's flight ($1,500+)

3:30 Case Law Audit: Estate of Baral v. Commissioner (Defining "Unable to Travel Alone")

4:40 The Protocol: The "Zero Trust" Medical Mileage Log (6 Essential Columns)

5:10 The "Golden Key": The Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) wording

6:00 The Lodging Trap: The $50/night Cap (Frozen since 1984)

6:45 The "Red Flags": Medical Tourism vs. Specialist Referrals

7:15 The "Tipping Point": Breaking the 7.5% AGI Threshold

DISCLAIMER: I am The Finance Observer. This content is for educational purposes only. Medical deductions are subject to the 7.5% AGI floor; always consult a qualified CPA to verify your Schedule A eligibility.