Ned Is a Head of Household with a Dependent Son

question 34

Multiple Choice

Ned is a head of household with a dependent son, Todd, who is a full-time student. This year Ned made the following expenditures related to Todd's support: $\begin{array}{l}\begin{array}{lll}\text { Auto insurance premiums}\\\text { Room and board at Todd's school}\\\text { Health insurance premiums}\\\text { Travel (to and from school) }\\\end{array}\begin{array}{lll}1,700 \\2,200 \\600 \\350\end{array}\end{array}$
What amount can Ned include in his itemized deductions?

• A) $1,700 included in Ned's miscellaneous itemized deductions.
• B) $2,050 included in Ned's miscellaneous itemized deductions.
• C) $950 included in Ned's miscellaneous itemized deductions.
• D) $600 included in Ned's medical expenses.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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