Erika (Age 67) Was Hospitalized with Injuries from an Auto $\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\$ 3,280$

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Erika (age 67) was hospitalized with injuries from an auto accident this year. She incurred the following expenses from the accident: Hospital charges $\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\$ 3,280$
Prescription medicine $\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad510$
Doctor's fees $\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad1,240$
In addition, Erika's auto was completely destroyed in the accident. She bought the car several years ago for $18,000 and it was worth $4,700 at the time of the accident. What are Erika's itemized deductions this year if she was uninsured and her AGI is $40,000?

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