In 2012, 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 calculation for individuals who are 65 or older, subject to certain limits based on age. As Brandon is 72 years old in this scenario, he may include the $3,000 he paid for long-term care insurance premiums in his medical expense deduction calculation for the year.

In 2012, Brandon, Age 72, Paid $3,000 for Long-Term Care