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Instructions for Form IT-249 Claim for Long-Term Care Insurance Credit - New York
This document contains official instructions for Form IT-249 , Claim for Long-Term Care Insurance Credit - a form released and collected by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. An up-to-date fillable Form IT-249 is available for download through this link.
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Q: Who is eligible to claim the Long-Term Care Insurance Credit in New York?A: New York residents who have long-term care insurance policies are eligible to claim this credit.
Q: What is the purpose of Form IT-249?A: Form IT-249 is used to claim the Long-Term Care Insurance Credit in New York.
Q: What documentation is required to claim the Long-Term Care Insurance Credit?A: You will need to provide a copy of your long-term care insurance policy's declaration page and a completed Form IT-249.
Q: How much is the Long-Term Care Insurance Credit worth?A: The credit is equal to 20% of the premiums paid for the long-term care insurance policy, up to a maximum credit of $1,500 per taxpayer.
Q: Can I claim the Long-Term Care Insurance Credit if someone else paid the premiums?A: No, you can only claim the credit if you personally paid the premiums for the long-term care insurance policy.
Q: What is the deadline to file Form IT-249?A: Form IT-249 must be filed by the due date of your New York state income tax return, usually April 15th.
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