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Mrs. Butler usually stayed in Carla’s hospital room during the
treatments at Hopkins. In connection with Carla’s treatment,
during taxable year 2002, petitioners received two grants of
financial assistance from the National Children’s Cancer Society
of $708 and $472.
Also, during taxable year 2002, Mr. Butler was retired and
received Social Security benefits. He suffered from a heart
condition, which required him to take several prescription
medications. During 2002, he received Medicare reimbursements
which paid toward his medications and other medical expenses.
Mrs. Butler also had medical issues during 2002.
During the year in issue, Mrs. Butler was employed as a
respiratory therapist at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, West
Virginia. Mrs. Butler’s employer, during 2002, deducted from her
earnings health insurance premiums totaling $1,528.30. She was
also a self-employed respiratory therapist for Mid-State Medical
during the 2002 year. As a self-employed therapist, she made
home visits to clients, performing respiratory therapy on them
and regulating their medical equipment.
Also, during the year in issue, petitioners owned rental
property consisting of a 1972 Challenger trailer (trailer) and
land. Mr. Butler purchased the trailer in 1974 and converted it
into rental property in either 1993 or 1994. Petitioners rented
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