In-home care is typically provided by a palliative care, hospice care, or in-home health agency. Thankfully, the answer to the question, “Is in-home care tax deductible?” is a resounding “Yes!” Here’s how caregivers can save on costs related to their loved one’s care during tax season this year.

Is hospice room and board tax deductible?

Generally, only the medical component of assisted living costs is deductible and ordinary living costs like room and board are not.

Is the hospice deduction a deduction in 2016?

Also remember that this has to be taken as an itemized deduction under Medical Expenses and only Medical expenses in excess of 10% are deductible in 2016 (unless you’re 65 or over) and that moves to 10% for EVERYONE regardless of age for 2017 taxes. Typically Medicare pays for the medicine, nursing, and other medical costs of hospice.

Can You claim hospice as a medical expense?

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Can you deduct room and board for hospice?

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Are there any out of pocket costs for hospice?

Given the level of care and support offered, you may think hospice is expensive and out of reach financially. But depending on your health insurance, you may have virtually no out-of-pocket costs. [Read: Your Guide to Medicare Coverage .]