Question

Mrs. and Mr. Strange, who are filing a joint return, have adjusted gross income of $50,000 in 2019. During the tax year, they paid the following medical expenses for themselves and for Mrs. Strange's father, Mr. Stark. The Strange's could claim Mr. Stark as their dependent, but he has too much gross income. Insulin for Mr. Strange $1,000 Health insurance premiums for Mr. and Mrs. Strange (after-tax) $3,100 Hospital bill for Mr. Stark $5,200 Doctor bill for Mr. Strange $4,000 Mr. and Mrs. Strange (both age 40) received no reimbursement for the above expenditures. What is the amount of their deductible itemized medical expenses? Group of answer choices $3,750 $9,550 $8,100 $13,300

Answer 1

Answer:

$8,300

Explanation:

Health insurance premiums for Mr. and Mrs. Strange (after-tax) $3,100

Add Hospital bill for Mr. Stark $5,200

Total $8,300

Therefore the amount of their deductible itemized medical expenses is $8,300