19. Carmen files as a head of household with a dependent son, Carlos, who is a f

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19. Carmen files as a head of household with a dependent son, Carlos, who is a full-time college student. This year Carmen made the following expenditures related to Carlos support Auto Insurance premiums Computer for Carlos to use at school Health Insurance premiums Travel (to and from School) $1,000 2,200 400 350 Wha t amount can Carmen include in her itemized deductions(before any AGI limitations)? a. $1,000 included in Carmen's miscellaneous itemized deductions b. $1,350 included in Carmen's miscellaneous itemized deductions C. $750 included in Carmen's miscellaneous itemized deductions d. $400 included in Carmen's medical expenses e. None of these 20. Mr. Brittle fell at a Metalica concert and injured his wrist. He earned $45,000 as a manager at Kinko's this year. As a result of his fall. he paid $7,000 for a visit to the hospital emergency room and $1,500 for follow-up visits with his doctor. He also paid $550 for prescription medicine and $600 to a physical therapist for rehabilitation. Insurance reimbursed Mr. Brittle $2,500 for these expenses. What is the amount Mr. Brittle can include in itemized deductions (after any AGI limitations)? a. $3,375 b. $3,775 c. $7,150 d. $7,000 e. $0.00

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19. Option D, Health Insurance Premium

20. Since, Mr Brtille earned $ 45000 and his expenses are more than 10% of his income, he can claim Only medical expenses that are not reimbursed by insurance are included in the medical expense deductions. Thereofore, Option C, $ 7150 would be the answer.

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