MrAnd MrsGere,who Are Filing a Joint Return,have Adjusted Gross Income of of $50,000

question 47

Multiple Choice

Mr.and Mrs.Gere,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.Gere's mother,Mrs.Williams.The Geres could claim Mrs.Williams as their dependent,but she has too much gross income. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Insulin for Mr. Gere } & \$ 1,000 \\\hline \text { Health insurance premiums for Mr. and Mrs. Gere } & \$ 3,100 \\\hline \text { Hospital bill for Mrs. Williams } & \$ 5,200 \\\hline \text { Doctor bill for Mrs. Gere } & \$ 4,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Mr.and Mrs.Gere (both age 40) received no reimbursement for the above expenditures.What is the amount of their deductible itemized medical expenses?

• A)$5,200
• B)$8,300
• C)$9,550
• D)$13,300

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