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osmiii
Asked February 2014
What expenses for caring for Dementia patients are tax deductible?
It is fairly clear!
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osmiii
Feb 2014
Thank you.
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pamstegma
Feb 2014
Memory Care in a licensed facility that is ordered by an MD would be deductible only for the patient receiving the care.
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Feb 2014
How about memory care?
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pamstegma
Feb 2014
For whom? The patient can deduct MEDICAL expenses, NOT companions, housekeepers, cooks or chauffeurs. But if you mean expenses for another person/family member, you deduct absolutely nothing.
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