Deductible medical expenses


Problem:

Alan, who is a security officer, is shot while on the job. As a result, Alan suffers from a leg injury and must spend most of his time in a wheelchair until his recovery. Alan's physician recommends that he install a whirlpool bath in his home for therapy. During the year, Alan makes the following expenditures:

Wheelchair                                                $ 1,200
Whirlpool bath                                              2,000
Maintenance of the whirlpool                             250
Increased utility bills associated with whirlpool    450
Entrance ramp, various home modifications     7,200

A professional appraiser tells Alan that the whirlpool has increased the value of his home by $1,000. Alan's deductible medical expenses (before considering limitations based on AGI) will be

A. $6,000.
B. $6,700.
C. $7,000.
D. $10,100.

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