During the 2018 tax year, Frank (age 65) and Betty (age 63) paid the following medical expenses:

Medical insurance	$425
Prescription medicines and drugs	364
Hospital bills	2,424
Doctor bills	725
Prescription Eyeglasses for Frank's dependent mother	75
Doctor bills for Betty's sister, who is claimed as a dependent by Frank and Betty	220

In addition, during 2018, they drove 700 miles for medical transportation in their personal automobile. Their insurance company reimbursed Frank and Betty $1,420 during the year for the medical expenses.

If their adjusted gross income for the year is $25,400, calculate their medical expense deduction. Use the Medical and Dental Expenses section of Schedule A reproduced below.

I just need the answer for Line 1 for Schedule A.

Enter all amounts as positive numbers. If required, round your answers to the nearest dollar.

		Caution. Do not include expenses reimbursed or paid by others.
Medical and Dental Expenses	1	Medical and dental expenses (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . .						1