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lyra20
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March 22, 2021
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We spend $15,120 annually for my husband’s personal care home. He has dementia. Can this amount be counted as a medical expense?

  • March 22, 2021
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MaryK4
MaryK4
Level 15
March 22, 2021

Yes, these are maintenance or personal care services.  Maintenance or personal care services is care which has as its primary purpose the providing of a chronically ill individual with needed assistance with his or her disabilities (including protection from threats to health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment) and are a medical expense that you can use for the medical expenses deduction.

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    lyra20Author
    Level 2
    March 22, 2021

    Thank you very much!

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