Sam and Diane Are Completing Their Federal Income Taxes for the Year

question 22

Multiple Choice

Sam and Diane are completing their federal income taxes for the year and have identified the amounts listed here. How much can they rightfully deduct?
• AGI: $80,000
• Medical and dental expenses: $9,000
• State income taxes: $3,500
• Mortgage interest: $9,500
• Charitable contributions: $1,000

• A) $14,000.
• B) $15,000.
• C) $20,000.
• D) $23,000.
• E) $57,000.

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Definitions:

Eyedrops

A liquid medication administered into the eye to treat various conditions or provide lubrication.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, responsible for focusing most of the light entering the eye.

Eyedropper Position

The correct way to hold and use an eyedropper for administering medication directly into the eye.

Aspiration Risk

The potential danger of inhaling food, liquid, or foreign objects into the lungs, which can cause choking or respiratory complications.