Increased Long Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction Limits Announced

Top Quote The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, a national trade group, announced approval of increased tax deductions for long term care insurance policies purchased in 2014. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) November 02, 2013 - Los Angeles, CA - The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, a national trade group, announced approval of increased tax deductions for long term care insurance policies purchased in 2014.

    "For taxable years beginning in 2014, the limitations have been increased again by the Internal Revenue Service," explains Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. "Tax advantaged long term care insurance remains one of the few remaining significant tax-savings benefits especially meaningful for small business owners."

    The deductible limits under Section 213(d)(10) for eligible long-term care premiums includable in the term 'medical care' are as follows:

    Attained Age Before Close of Taxable Year 2013 Deductible Limits 2014 Deductible Limits

    40 or less $360 $370

    More than 40 but not more than 50 $680 $700

    More than 50 but not more than 60 $1,360 $1,400

    More than 60 but not more than 70 $3,640 $3,720

    More than 70 $4,550 $4,660

    Source: IRS Revenue Procedure 2012-41 (2013 limits) and 2013-35 (2014 limits)

    In addition, according to Slome, the per-diem limitation under Section 7702B(d)(4) for periodic payments received under a qualified long term care insurance contract have been increased for 2014 to $330 (the 2013 limit is $320).

    The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance is the national association serving insurance and financial professionals who provide long-term care financing solutions. A complete explanation of long term care insurance tax deduction limits and rules for individuals and business owners can be found on the Association's website. Consumers interested in a no obligation long term care insurance cost comparison can call the Association at (818) 597-3227 or request an online appointment with one of the organization's designated long term care insurance specialist members.

    Contact:
    Jesse Slome
    Executive Director
    AALTCI
    3835 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 336
    Westlake Village, CA 91362
    818-597-3227
    jslome ( @ ) aaltci dot org
    http://www.aaltci.org

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