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June 6, 2019
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Should long term care ins that pays $100 per day be deducted from nursing home room & board expenses when calculating the medical deduction?

  • June 6, 2019
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    Best answer by DavidD66

    Yes, the amounts you receive from a long term care policy (which is non-taxable) can not be deducted as a medical expense.  It should be deducted from room & board expenses when calculating your medical expense deduction.

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    DavidD66Answer
    June 6, 2019

    Yes, the amounts you receive from a long term care policy (which is non-taxable) can not be deducted as a medical expense.  It should be deducted from room & board expenses when calculating your medical expense deduction.

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