Indiana Partnership Long-Term Care Policy Premiums Deduction 608
The Indiana Partnership Long-Term Care Policy Premiums Deduction (Line 608) allows eligible taxpayers to deduct premiums paid for long-term care insurance policies that qualify under the Indiana Long-Term Care program for Medicaid Asset Protection.
Eligibility Criteria
- The policy must be an Indiana partnership long-term care insurance policy.
- The policy must include a specific box of information on the outline of coverage, application, or front page of the policy stating: "This policy qualifies under the Indiana Long-Term Care program for Medicaid Asset Protection. This policy may provide benefits in excess of the asset protection provided in the Indiana Long-Term Care program."
- If this information is not in a designated box on the policy, the policy does not qualify for the deduction.
- Married individuals filing separately cannot claim a deduction for premiums paid by or on behalf of their spouse.
Deduction Amount
The deduction is equal to the amount of premiums paid during the tax year for the qualifying policy, for the taxpayer and/or spouse.
Where to Claim the Deduction
- Claim on Form IT-40 (Indiana Individual Income Tax Return) or Form IT-40PNR (Indiana Individual Income Tax Return for Nonresidents and Part-Year Residents).
- It is listed as Line 608 in the deductions section of these forms.
Important Notes
- This deduction is specific to Indiana and is not available at the federal level.
- Only policies that explicitly state qualification under the Indiana Long-Term Care program are eligible.
- Ensure the policy documentation includes the required box information to claim this deduction.
Source:
Form IT-40 Instructions
Form IT-40PNR Instructions
Disclaimer: Always verify details with official Federal or State Department of Revenue Forms and Instructions before filing your tax return.