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January 26, 2022
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Long Term Care single premium

  • January 26, 2022
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My wife and I purchased a long term care single premium payment years ago.  Each year we get a statement that says how much of that goes toward the annual premium.  Can we claim that portion as an insurance premium?

    Best answer by DMarkM1

    No.  The itemized deduction for medical expenses is only for premiums actually paid in the tax year.  Here is IRS Publication 502 for reference. See "What expenses can you include this year."

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    January 26, 2022

    No.  The itemized deduction for medical expenses is only for premiums actually paid in the tax year.  Here is IRS Publication 502 for reference. See "What expenses can you include this year."

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