11-30-2005

Dibroker News

2006 Limits Announced for Tax Deductibility of LTCi Premiums


November 30, 2005

2006 Limits Announced for Tax Deductibility of LTCi Premiums

The IRS has published the 2006 limitations on the tax deductibility of premiums for “qualified” LTCi policies. Premiums up to these limits are considered unreimbursed medical expenses and are deductible to the extent that they, along with other unreimbursed medical expenses, exceed 7.5% of adjusted gross income.

Amounts above the limits specified here are not considered to be a medical expense.

Attained Age before the close of 2006

Maximum Deduction

40 or less

$280

More than 40, but not more than 50

$530

More than 50, but not more than 60

$1,060

More than 60, but not more than 70

$2,830

More than 70

$3,530