If you or your loved one lives in an assisted living community, part or all of your assisted living costs may qualify for the medical expense tax deduction. According to the IRS, any qualifying medical expenses that make up more than 7.5% of an individual’s adjusted gross income can be deducted from taxes.

Can I claim my elderly aunt as a dependent?

Do you have an elderly parent or adult relative that you take care of? It doesn’t have to be a parent; it could be an adult child with special needs, an elderly aunt or another close relative. As long as it is a qualifying relationship, the IRS allows you to claim such a persons as a dependent on your tax return.

Can a spouse deduct assisted living on their taxes?

The spouse of an assisted living resident is naturally eligible to deduct qualifying assisted living costs from their income tax return as long as they file as “married filing jointly.” When a family member pays for a senior’s assisted living costs, the family member may only deduct qualifying costs if the senior is a dependent for tax purposes.

Where can I get tax information for assisted living?

Visit for more information. The tax benefits available from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also apply to out-of-pocket medical expenses for families who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease at home.

How to claim a senior living tax deduction?

In order to qualify for a deduction, personal care services must be provided pursuant to a plan of care prescribed by a licensed health care practitioner.

How to claim disabled adults as dependents on income tax?

In column 2, report the person’s Social Security number. In column 3, report the person’s relationship to you. Each dependent you claim reduces your taxable income by $3,950, as of the 2014 tax year. If you claim a disabled adult on your taxes, keep records to show that you meet each of the criteria.