Matt, a Calendar Year Taxpayer, Pays $11,000 in Medical Expenses

question 31

True/False

Matt, a calendar year taxpayer, pays $11,000 in medical expenses in 2018. He expects $5,000 of these expenses to be reimbursed by an insurance company in 2019. In determining his medical expense deduction for 2018, Matt must reduce his 2018 medical expenses by the amount of the reimbursement he expects in 2019.

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Definitions:

Free Rider Problem

A phenomenon where individuals benefit from resources or services without paying for them or contributing to their provision, leading to underfunding and potential depletion of those resources.

Healthcare

The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community, including preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services.

Emergency Room

A hospital unit specializing in immediate care for acute and life-threatening conditions.

Primary Care

Basic or initial healthcare services that focus on general wellness, the prevention of health issues, and the treatment of common illnesses or conditions.