In this economy where every dollar matters, savings and investments have not produced well, and there are no annual increases in Social Security benefits, a little break would help a lot.
[Cautionary note: Every person’s tax circumstances are different and you should always contact a tax professional to answer questions about your unique circumstances.]
This is a great article on the tax deduction for assisted living with links to the IRS code. Deductions for your state will also vary from person to person and state to state.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/taxes/2008-03-04-aicpa-q7-medical-expenses-alzheimers_N.htm
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