Paul Thomas, CPA wrote:
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file attesting to the necessity.

ChEAr$,
Harlan Lunsford, EA n LA

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On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:03:18 EST, "Paul Thomas, CPA"
<paulthomascpapc[at]bellsouth.net> wrote:


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This reminds me of my father who, towards the end of his life,
spent some time in a very nice LTC facility.

One of the things he enjoyed saying to visitors was, "I hate being in
this damned place, but let me tell you about my taxes." <grin

-HW "Skip" Weldon
Columbia, SC

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<Marion1E[at]comcast.net> wrote
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Assuming she pays it fully - as in no insurance reimbursement, LTC payments,
etc......all of it should be Schedule A deductions as medical expenses,
subject to the 7.5% floor as mentioned earlier. Add it in with any other
medical / insurance expense she incurred.





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Marion1E[at]comcast.net posted:

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Hi, Marion. Given the medical diagnosis, it appears to me that her
nursing home care is fully deductible as a Schedule A item (subject to
the 7.5% of AGI reduction).

Bill

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Nursing home payments
My mom (88) went into the nursing home last year due to Alzheimer’s.
The cost is almost $4000 a month. How much of these costs can I deduct
on her tax return. She does have income from royalties. We live in
Albuquerque, NM. Any help is appreciated.
Marion

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