Paul, suffers from emphysema and severe allergies and, upon the recommendation of his physidan, has a dust elimination system installed in his personal residence. In connection with the system, Paul incurs and pays the following amounts during 2018: Doctor and hospital bills Dust elimination system Increase in utility bills due to the system Cost of certified appraisal $2,500 10,000 450 300 In addition, Paul pays $750 for prescribed medicines. The system has an estimated useful life of 20 years. The appraisal was to determine th system. The appraisal states that his residence was worth $350,000 Paul's AGI for the year was $50,000. e value of Paul's residence with and without the before the system was installed and $356,000 after the installation. a. what is the total of Paul's qualifying medical expenses for 2018? 13,700 | X b. What is his medical expense deduction for 2018? 2,700 X