1.26 Ark. Code R. 51-423(a)(2)

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 10, October, 2024
Rule 1.26-51-423(a)(2) - Medical Expenses - Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums

Under certain circumstances, expenses incurred by a taxpayer for eligible long-term care insurance premiums may be taken as an itemized deduction. This deduction for unreimbursed medical expenses can be taken only to the extent such expenses exceed 7.5% of the taxpayer's AGI. IRC Sec. 213(d)(1)(D).

"Eligible" long-term care insurance premiums may be deductible as medical expenses when such premiums are paid towards "qualified" long-term care insurance. The definition of "qualified" long-term care insurance is set forth in IRC Sec. 7702B(b)(1).

1.26 Ark. Code R. 51-423(a)(2)