Question

Sammy and Monica, both age 67, incur and pay medical expenses in excess of insurance reimbursements during the year as follows:

Answer 1

Answer:

The Sammy and Monica’s medical expense deduction for regular income tax purposes is $17,750.

Explanation:

For the purpose of regular income tax, the deduction pertaining to medical expenses are available up to the extent it exceeds 10% of AGI.

Deduction available = excess expenses incurred - 7.5% of AGI

                                 = ($16,000  + 4,000  + 2,500 +5,000) - 7.5%*130000

                                  = 27500 - 9.750

                                  = $17,750

Therefore, The Sammy and Monica’s medical expense deduction for regular income tax purposes is $17,750.