Does all of assisted living expense count toward federal tax return.?

[95young]

Paying $2000 out of pocket, receives social security and small pension.

[Carl]

Count for what specifically? Who is paying $2000 out of pocket, to whom, and for whom? WHo receives the SS and pension? You or some other family member that you support?

[IreneS]

If you mean, are the expenses connected with an assisted living facility deductible, the answer is yes.

Please keep in mind the following about deducting your medical expenses, including health insurance:

• You don't get the benefit if you are taking the standard deduction.
• If you itemize deductions, you will only be able to take total medical expenses that are greater than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.

To enter your medical expenses in TurboTax, please follow these steps:

1. Click on Federal > Deductions & Credits 
2. In the Medical section, click on the Start/Revisit box next to Medical Expenses.  [See Screenshot #1 below.]
3. If you haven't yet entered any medical expenses, TurboTax will ask you if your total medical expenses exceed a certain number.  [That's the 7.5% AGI mentioned above.]     [Screenshot #2] 
4. If you think your total medical expenses will exceed that number, click the blue Yes box and continue through the interview, entering the requested information on your medical expenses.