Скачать или смотреть The CCRC Audit: How to Write Off $190,000 of Your Entry Fee (IRS 2026)

You are moving into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). You are about to pay a massive "Entry Fee." You think it's just the cost of housing. WRONG. The IRS treats a portion of this fee as "Prepaid Medical Care." This creates a one-time tax deduction that can exceed $190,000, but only if you sign the right contract and avoid the "Refundable" trap.

As The Finance Observer, I’ve performed a forensic review of the Baker v. Commissioner tax court ruling and the CCRC "Type A" contract structure. In this video, we dissect the "Contractual Cliff" (Why Type C contracts get zero deduction), the "Refundable Trap" (why getting your money back kills the tax break), and the "Pro-Forma" audit you must demand from your CPA before signing.

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FORENSIC BREAKDOWN:

0:00 The "Tax Anomaly": Converting a $190k Entry Fee into a Deduction

1:15 The Legal Audit: Baker v. Commissioner & The "Prepaid Care" Doctrine

2:40 The "Contractual Cliff": Type A (Life Care) vs. Type C (Fee-for-Service)

3:00 The "Refundable Trap": Why the IRS views refundable deposits as loans (Not Expenses)

4:10 The Calculation: Entry Fee minus Refundable Portion x Medical %

4:45 The "Itemizing" Strategy: Beating the Standard Deduction & 7.5% Floor

5:15 The Evidence Locker: The "Year-End Letter" & Independent Auditor's Report

6:55 The Final Verdict: Why you need a "Pro-Forma Tax Return" before signing

DISCLAIMER: I am The Finance Observer. This content is for educational purposes only. CCRC deductions are highly specific to the contract type and facility; always consult a qualified CPA to verify your specific deductibility percentage.