Problem 2 During 2017, Pigpen paid the following expenses for Piggy Sue (his dau
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Problem 2
During 2017, Pigpen paid the following expenses for Piggy Sue (his daughter) and Papa Pig (his father) and himself:
Doctor bills for Papa Pig $5,800
Prescription drugs for Piggy Sue, Papa Pig & Pigpen 1,230
Surgery for Piggy Sue 9,800
Insulin for Papa Pig 570
Nonprescription drugs for Pigpen, Piggy Sue & Papa Pig 1,040
Piggy Sue's psychiatrist recommended that Piggy Sue be sent to Swine Academy because of its small classes and specialized psychiatric treatment program that is needed to treat Piggy Sue’s illness. In 2017, Pigpen paid the following amounts to Swine Academy:
Psychiatric treatment $5,100
Tuition 5,600
Room, board, misc. items 4,800
Papa Pig, who is a diabetic, moved into Pork Chop Village in March 2017. Papa Pig’s diabetes is controlled with medication. Pork Chop Village, an assisted living & nursing home facility, offers an active lifestyle for older adults. Papa Pig, who was bored living with Pigpen, is thoroughly enjoying all the many activities at Pork Chop Village. Pigpen paid the following amounts to Pork Chop Village on Papa Pig’s behalf:
Medical Care $4,200
Meals 10,650
Lodging 15,900
Pigpen has a filtration system installed in his home upon the recommendation of his physical during 2017. Pigpen has severe dust allergies. In connection with this installation, Pigpen pays the following amounts:
Installation of filtration system (including the cost of the system) $8,130
Increase in utility bills due to the filteration system 700
Appraisal Cost 360
The filtration system is expected to last 8 years. The appraisal was to determine the value of Pigpen’s residence with and without the filtration system. The appraisal states the installation of the filtration system increased the value of Pigpen’s home by $4,350.
Ignoring the 10% floor, what is the total of Pigpen’s expenses that qualify for the medical expense deduction?
Explanation / Answer
The total of Pigpen's expenses that qualify for themedical expense deduction :
Medical expenses paid for Pigpen, Papa Pig and Piggy Sue :$16,230
Psychiatric treatment in Swin Academy : $5,100
Payment for treatment in Pork Chop Village on behalf of Papa pig: $4,200
Therefore the total medical deduction is$25,530.
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