Adult day care
$70-$200/day
Can You Write Off Adult Day Care?
Short answer: Yes for the medical-care portion; it may also qualify for the dependent care credit if you work.
Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your itemized total beats the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Adult day care
Typical range: $70-$200/day
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes for the medical-care portion; it may also qualify for the dependent care credit if you work.
Business justification
Yes for the medical-care portion; it may also qualify for the dependent care credit if you work. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your itemized total beats the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions