Assume the same facts as in Problem 24, except that the insurance company reimbursed Tom and Shannon $4,100 of their hospital and doctor's bills. Determine the medical expense deduction.

Problem 24,

In 2019 Tom and Shannon Shores, both age 40, filed a joint return and paid the following medical expenses:

In addition, they incurred the following medical expenses for Tom’s mother who is totally dependent upon and lives with Tom and Shannon:

They live 10 miles from the medical center and made 20 trips there for doctor office visits and hospital stays this year. Tom and Shannon’s adjusted gross income is $85,000. What is Tom and Shannon's medical expense deduction for this year?

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Hospital costs Doctor's bills Medicine and drugs $3,200 1,600 800 Hospitalization insurance premiums 4,000