MrAnd MrsThibodeaux (Both Age 35),who Are Filing a Joint Return,have Adjusted

question 59

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Mr.and Mrs.Thibodeaux (both age 35) ,who are filing a joint return,have adjusted gross income of $75,000.During the tax year,they paid the following medical expenses for themselves and for Mrs.Thibodeaux's mother,Mrs.Watson (age 63) .Mrs.Watson provided over one-half of her own support. Mr.and Mrs.Thibodeaux received no reimbursement for the above expenditures.What is the amount of their deductible itemized medical expenses?

• A)$1,900
• B)$2,000
• C)$4,100
• D)$9,400

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