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Form 1099-LTC

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
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Form 1099-LTC

Long-Term Care and Accelerated Death Benefits

Rev. October 2019

This document provides instructions for completing Form 1099-LTC, which is used to report long-term care insurance benefits and accelerated death benefits paid during the year. The form must be completed by the payer, such as an insurance company or viatical settlement provider, and provided to both the policyholder and the insured for tax reporting purposes.

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  • Who receives a copy of Form 1099-LTC?

    The policyholder and the insured receive a copy of Form 1099-LTC, as well as the IRS.

  • When must Form 1099-LTC be filed?

    Form 1099-LTC must be filed with the IRS by January 31 of the year following the taxable year. A statement must also be furnished to the recipient by January 31.

  • Who must file Form 1099-LTC?

    An insurer, a plan sponsor or an employer that has made payments under a group long-term care insurance contract during the taxable year is required to file Form 1099-LTC.

  • What is Form 1099-LTC?

    Form 1099-LTC is an information return required to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and furnished to the recipient reporting certain long-term care insurance benefits paid during the taxable year.

  • What is a chronically ill individual?

    A chronically ill individual is someone who has been certified (at least annually) by a licensed health care practitioner as: 1. Being unable to perform, without substantial assistance from another individual, at least two daily living activities (eating, toileting, transferring, bathing, dressing, and continence) for at least 90 days due to a loss of functional capacity; or 2. Requiring substantial supervision to protect the individual from serious harm due to the individual's mental or physical impairment.

  • What are accelerated death benefits?

    Accelerated death benefits are any amounts paid under a life insurance contract for an insured individual who is terminally or chronically ill. It also includes any amount paid by a viatical settlement provider for the sale or assignment of a death benefit under a life insurance contract for a chronically or terminally ill individual.

  • What is a long-term care insurance contract?

    A long-term care insurance contract is a contract issued by an insurance company that provides financial assistance to individuals who need help with daily activities due to a chronic illness or disability. The contract may provide benefits for home care, adult day care, hospice care, and other types of care.

  • What information must be reported on Form 1099-LTC?

    Form 1099-LTC reports gross long-term care benefits paid, including any accelerated death benefits. It also requires reporting whether the contract is qualified and if the insured was chronically or terminally ill.

  • What are the requirements for a long-term care insurance contract to be a qualified long-term care insurance contract?

    A long-term care insurance contract can be a qualified long-term care insurance contract if it meets certain requirements set by the IRS. The contract must provide coverage for at least two of the following daily living activities: eating, toileting, transferring, bathing, dressing, and continence. The contract also cannot have a limitation on the amount of coverage or a provision that reduces the coverage amount over time. Additionally, the contract can include a provision that waives or reduces the premium payment obligation of the insured if the insured becomes certified as chronically ill.

  • What is a viatical settlement provider?

    A viatical settlement provider is an entity that purchases a life insurance policy from the policyowner, usually someone who is terminally ill. The policyowner receives an immediate cash payment based on the cash value of the policy, and the viatical settlement provider assumes responsibility for paying the death benefit to the beneficiary when the policyowner dies.

  • What are the requirements for a qualified long-term care insurance contract?

    A qualified long-term care insurance contract is a contract that meets certain requirements set by the IRS. The contract must be issued after 1996, and it must provide coverage for at least two of the following daily living activities: eating, toileting, transferring, bathing, dressing, and continence. The contract can also include a provision that waives or reduces the premium payment obligation of the insured if the insured becomes certified as chronically ill.

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Forms

Form 1099-LTC is one of the official tax forms used in the United States to report income, claim deductions and credits, calculate tax liability, and fulfill other tax-related obligations. The IRS is the federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the internal revenue laws in the United States.

Here are some examples of Internal Revenue Service forms:

Form 1040: This is the primary individual income tax return form used by most taxpayers. It is used to report various types of income, claim deductions and credits, calculate tax liability, and determine whether a taxpayer owes additional tax or is entitled to a refund.

Form 1099: There are different variations of Form 1099, such as 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, etc. These forms are used to report income received by individuals or businesses from various sources other than employment, such as self-employment income, interest income, dividend income, and rental income.

Form W-2: This form is used by employers to report wages paid to employees and the taxes withheld from their pay. Employees use the information on Form W-2 to complete their individual tax returns.

Form 941: Employers use this form to report employment taxes, including federal income tax withheld, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax, for their employees.

Form 1065: This form is used by partnerships to report their income, deductions, and tax liability. Partnerships themselves do not pay income tax; instead, the partners report their share of partnership income on their individual tax returns.

Form 1120: This is the corporate income tax return form used by C corporations to report their income, deductions, and tax liability.

Form 990: This form is used by tax-exempt organizations, such as nonprofits and charities, to report their financial information, activities, and compliance with tax laws.

Form 8862: This form is used by taxpayers who previously claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) but had it disallowed, and now want to claim it again.

These are just a few examples of the numerous IRS forms that exist to fulfill various tax-related obligations. The specific forms required for an individual or business depend on their unique circumstances, income sources, and deductions. It's advisable to consult the official website of the Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) or seek professional tax advice to obtain accurate and up-to-date information regarding the specific IRS forms relevant to your tax situation.

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