Erika (Age 67) Was Hospitalized with Injuries from an Auto $\begin{array}{llcc} \text {Hospital charges } & \$3,280 \\ \text { Prescription medicine } &510\\ \text { Doctor's fees } &1,240\\\end{array}$

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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: $\begin{array}{llcc} \text {Hospital charges } & \$3,280 \\ \text { Prescription medicine } &510\\ \text { Doctor's fees } &1,240\\\end{array}$
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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