Linda Had a Swimming Pool Constructed at Her House

question 258

Multiple Choice

Linda had a swimming pool constructed at her house. Her physician advised and prescribed to her that the pool would slow the effects of her degenerative disease. The pool was not suitable for recreational use. Prior to the construction of the pool, the fair market value of her house was $172,000. After the construction of the pool, the appraised fair market value of the house was $181,000. The cost of the pool was $13,000. What is the amount of Linda's qualified medical expense (before considering limits based on AGI) ?

• A) $0
• B) $13,000
• C) $9,000
• D) $4,000

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, before deducting overheads, salaries, and other operating expenses.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity that remains after deducting its liabilities.

Nonoperating Items

Income and expenses that are not related to the core operations of a business, such as gains or losses from investments or interest expense.

Depreciation Expense

The allocated amount of the cost of a fixed asset being charged to expense over the asset's useful life.