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.
See what you can put away for retirement in 2014. 2014 IRA Contribution Limits. In 2014, the maximum contributions limit is $5,500. If you are age 50 1/2 or older you can add another $1,000 for a maximum contribution of $6,500 in 2014.