I paid for my mothers assistant living care making monthly payments for her nursing home, can I deduct the cost

[LeeM]

Nursing home expenses are allowable as medical expenses in certain instances. If you, your spouse, or your dependent is in a nursing home and the primary reason for being there is for medical care, the entire cost including meals and lodging is a deductible medical expense.

You can enter that medical expense (if eligible) by following the directions below:

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