What is to 'Capitalize'. Capitalize is an accounting method used to delay the recognition of expenses by recording the expense as a long-term asset. In general, capitalizing expenses is beneficial as companies acquiring new assets with a long-term lifespan can spread out the cost.
For orthodontics, most, if not all plans have a lifetime maximum amount that the carrier will pay for treatment. This is typically anywhere from $750 to $4000 and the patient is responsible for the remainder of the orthodontic cost.
The Contribution Limit. For 2013 and 2014. the basic limit for regular contributions to a Roth IRA is $5,500 for people under 50 years of age, and $6,500 for those who are 50 or older.(Numbers like this can be found in our Reference Room .) This limit may be reduced for any of the following reasons: Thereâs no age limit for contributions to Roth IRAs. 2  For regular IRAs, you lose the ability to make contributions in the year you turn age 70Â½. 3  Not so for Roth IRAs. 4  If you meet the other requirements, you can set up a brand new Roth IRA at age 85 and begin saving for your âretirement.â Thereâs also no lower age limit.