Ark. Code R. 26-51-423 - 1(a)(2) (1997) - Medical Expenses - Long-term Care Insurance Premiums

Under certain circumstances, expenses incurred by a taxpayer for eligible long-term care insurance premiums may be taken as an itemized deduction. This deduction for unreimbursed medical expenses can be taken only to the extent such expenses exceed 7.5% of the taxpayer's AGI. IRC Sec. 213(d)(1)(D).

"Eligible" long-term care insurance premiums may be deductible as medical expenses when such premiums are paid towards "qualified" long-term care insurance. The definition of "qualified" long-term care insurance is set forth in IRC Sec. 7702B(b)(1).