Long Term Care Costs

[jamesrob0723]

Are the rent and facility fees associated with long-term memory loss care deductible?  These are fees that are in addition to the actual medical costs for care at the long-term care facility.

Thank you.

[PattiF · Accepted solution]

Yes, the rent and facility fees associated with long-term memory loss care are tax-deductible medical expenses. 

Please see IRS Publication 502 for more information under the heading Long-Term Care.

 

[jamesrob0723]

Thank you!