In 2015,Brandon,age 72,paid $3,000 for long-term care insurance premiums.He may include the $3,000 in computing his medical expense deduction for the year.

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Long-term care insurance premiums can be included in the medical expense deduction, subject to certain limitations based on age and amount. In 2015, for taxpayers age 71 and older, the limit was $4,220 per person. Therefore, Brandon's $3,000 premium would be eligible for inclusion in his medical expense deduction for the year.

In 2015,Brandon,age 72,paid $3,000 for Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums