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Oct 28, 2025

5 potential tax breaks to know before moving a parent into a nursing home

By Joan Ellenbogen
Taxes
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Approximately 1.3 million Americans live in nursing homes, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. If you have a parent moving into one, taxes are probably not on your mind. But there may be tax implications. Here are five possible tax breaks. 1. Long-term medical care The costs of qualified long-term care, including nursing

Aug 5, 2021

5 possible tax aspects of a parent moving into a nursing home

By Joan Ellenbogen
Deductions, Estate, Financial Planning, Medical, Retirement
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If you have a parent entering a nursing home, you may not be thinking about taxes. But there are a number of possible tax implications. Here are five. 1. Long-term medical care The costs of qualified long-term care, including nursing home care, are deductible as medical expenses to the extent they, along with other medical