Alan,who Is a Security Officer,is Shot While on the Job

question 48

Multiple Choice

Alan,who is a security officer,is shot while on the job.As a result,Alan suffers from a chronic leg injury and must use a wheelchair and undergo therapy to regain and retain strength.Alan's physician recommends that he install a whirlpool bath in his home for therapy.During the year,Alan makes the following expenditures: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Wheelchair } & \$ 1,200 \\\hline \text { Whirlpool bath } & 2,000 \\\hline \text { Maintenance of the whirlpool } & 250 \\\hline \text { Increased utility bills associated with whirlpool } & 450 \\\hline \text { Entrance ramp, various home modifications } & 7,200 \\\hline\end{array}$$ A professional appraiser tells Alan that the whirlpool has increased the value of his home by $1,000.Alan's deductible medical expenses (before considering limitations based on AGI) will be

• A)$6,000.
• B)$10,100.
• C)$7,000.
• D)$7,700.

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