In 2020, David, age 66, had adjusted gross income of $32,000. During the year he paid the following medical expenses: Prescription medicines $200 Doctors $2,500 Medical care insurance $1,400 Over-the-counter hair growth tonic $250 What amount can David deduct as medical expenses (after the adjusted gross income limitation) in calculating his itemized deductions for 2020? a.$900 b.$1,700 c.$0 d.$4,100 e.None of these choices are correct.

In 2020, David, age 66, had adjusted gross income of $32,000. During the year he paid the following medical expenses: Prescription medicines $200 Doctors $2,500 Medical care insurance $1,400 Over-the-counter hair growth tonic $250 What amount can David deduct as medical expenses (after the adjusted gross income limitation) in calculating his itemized deductions for 2020? a.$900 b.$1,700 c.$0 d.$4,100 e.None of these choices are correct.

SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391723

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter10: Deduct Ions And Losses: Certain Itemized Deduct Ions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38P

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