Mr and Mrs

question 1556

Multiple Choice

Mr. and Mrs. Gere, who are filing a joint return, have adjusted gross income of $50,000 in 2018. During the tax ye they paid the following medical expenses for themselves and for Mrs. Gere's mother, Mrs. Williams. The Gere's c claim Mrs. Williams as their dependent, but she has too much gross income. Mr. and Mrs. Gere (both age 40) received no reimbursement for the above expenditures. What is the amount of t deductible itemized medical expenses?

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

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