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

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June 6, 2019
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Paying $2000 out of pocket, receives social security and small pension.

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Carl

Level 11

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?

Irene2805

Level 15

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:

Click on Federal > Deductions & Credits
In the Medical section, click on the Start/Revisit box next to Medical Expenses. [See Screenshot #1 below.]
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]
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.