Long Term Care Expenses

[RWG1950]

Widower customer age 82 is unable to care for himself due to dementia and now resides in a memory care senior living facility.
The total expenses for this amounted to about $74-K in 2024. He seems to qualify as a chronically ill individual.
Was wondering if other preparers would use this type of expense as a medical deduction on schedule "A"?
Thanks for comments.

[kathyc2]

I don't see why anyone wouldn't claim it as long as it's not being reimbursed by insurance.

[FEDUKE404]

With these circumstances, I would certainly toss all of the costs onto Schedule A.
(You should carefully review the billing statements from the facility, as sometimes costs for incidentals such as hair stylist, or "outings," or guest meals are included on the bill.)

[AusTaxCPA]

I agree, it is deductible. As indicated in the previous responses: remember to consider insurance reimbursements including LTC as well as possible non-deductible items.

[EvenKeelTax]

I have put over $100,000 on a sch. A before for clients at long-term memory care facilities. As others have already wisely advised make sure to look for insurance reimbursements and incidentals not belonging on a legit tax return.