If you paid premiums for a qualified long-term care insurance in 2012, you may be eligible for a deduction on your Missouri income tax return. Qualified long-term care insurance is defined as insurance coverage for a period of at least 12 months for long-term care expenses if such care is necessary because of chronic health conditions and/or physical disabilities. (This includes cognitive impairment or the loss of functional capacity, which renders an individual unable to care for themselves without the help of another person.)

Only enter an amount here if you paid premiums for a qualified long-term care insurance policy and the policy is for at least 12 months of coverage. We'll calculate the amount you're allowed to deduct on your Missouri tax return.