Diego, Who Is Single and Lives Alone, Is Physically Handicapped

question 23

Multiple Choice

Diego, who is single and lives alone, is physically handicapped as a result of a diving accident. In order to live independently, he modifies his personal residence at a cost of $20,000. The modifications included widening halls and doorways for a wheelchair, installing support bars in the bathroom and kitchen, installing a stairway lift, and rewiring so he could reach electrical outlets and appliances. Diego pays $200 for an appraisal that places the value of the residence at $124,000 before the improvements and $129,000 after. As a result of the operation of the stairway lift, Diego experienced an increase of $475 in his utility bills for the current year. Disregarding percentage limitations, how much of the above expenditures qualify as medical expense deductions?

• A)$25,475.
• B)$20,475.
• C)$15,675.
• D)$15,475.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a specific product and considered a variable cost.

Direct Labour

The labor costs that are directly attributable to the production of goods or services.

Manufacturing Overhead

Manufacturing overhead encompasses all indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and factory supervisor salaries, not including direct materials or labor.

Direct Cost

A cost that can be directly traced to the production of specific goods or services, such as raw materials and labor.