Alan, who is a security officer, is shot while on the job. As a result, Alan suffers from a chronic leg injury and must use a wheelchair and undergo therapy to regain and retain strength. 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) $10,100.
C) $7,000.
D) $7,700.