Long-term care services - expenses

[TB Muel]

In working on my Mothers taxes I note the section for long-term care services.  She lives by herself and we have Visiting Angels come 3 times a week.   Her Doctor had questioned what we were doing since she lives by herself and was satisfied with the care we are providing.  We have cameras as well family checking on her daily.   We are looking at a nursing facility and the Doctor had to complete a portion of the application providing her medical diagnosis/condition - dementia.  Do we need to have him confirm that the service we utilized in 2022 was necessary?  Is there a form that he would need to provide?  Is this service deductible as they assist with personal care? 

[Cynthiad66]

If the services provided were medically necessary then you may deduct unreimbursed expenses on her/your tax return if it exceeds 7% of  Adjusted gross income.

Long-term-care costs. You can deduct unreimbursed costs for long-term care as a medical expense if certain requirements are met.  You can deduct unreimbursed costs for long-term care as a medical expense if certain requirements are met. This includes eligible expenses for in-home, assisted living and nursing-home services.

Use the link below for additional information

Tax Deductions for Long Term Care

You will need to check with the Nursing facility to determine what forms they require from the doctor.