MrAnd MrsGere,who Are Filing a Joint Return,have Adjusted Gross Income of of $50,000.During

question 9

Multiple Choice

Mr.and Mrs.Gere,who are filing a joint return,have adjusted gross income of $50,000.During the tax year,they paid the following medical expenses for themselves and for Mrs.Gere's mother,Mrs.Williams.The Gere's could claim Mrs.Williams as their dependent,but she has too much gross income. Mr.and Mrs.Gere (both age 40) received no reimbursement for the above expenditures.What is the amount of their deductible itemized medical expenses?

• A)$5,200
• B)$8,300
• C)$4,300
• D)$13,300

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