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question 70

Multiple Choice

Mr. and Mrs. Thibodeaux (both age 35) , who are filing a joint return, have adjusted gross income of $75,000. During the tax year, they paid the following medical expenses for themselves and for Mrs. Thibodeaux's mother, Mrs. Watson (age 63) . Mrs. Watson provided over one-half of her own support. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Prescription drugs for Mr. Thibodeaux } & \$ 3,600 \\\hline \text { General vitamins for Mrs. Thibodeaux } & \$ 100 \\\hline \text { Doctor bill for Mr. Thibodeaux } & \$ 1,800 \\\hline \text { Doctor bill for Mrs. Thibodeaux } & \$ 4,000 \\\hline \text { Hospital bill for Mrs. Watson } & \$ 2,200 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Mr. and Mrs. Thibodeaux received no reimbursement for the above expenditures. What is the amount of their deductible itemized medical expenses?

• A) $1,900
• B) $2,000
• C) $4,100
• D) $9,400

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