For 2018, Perla, who is single and 55 years of age, had AGI of $60,000. During the

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For 2018, Perla, who is single and 55 years of age, had AGI of $60,000. During the year, she incurred and paid the following medical costs:


Doctor and dentist fees ......................................... $3,350

Prescription medicines ............................................... 625

Medical care insurance premiums ........................... 380

(paid for with after tax funds)

Long-term care insurance premiums .................... 1,600

Hearing aid ................................................................... 150


What amount can Perla take as a medical expense deduction (after the AGI limitation) for her 2018 tax return?

a. $ 6,065.

b. $4,500.

c. $1,565.

d. $35.

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Fundamentals Of Taxation 2019

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