Roger Is Employed as an Actuary

question 106

Multiple Choice

Roger is employed as an actuary.For calendar year 2012,he had AGI of $130,000 and paid the following medical expenses: Derrick and Jane would qualify as Roger's dependents except that they file a joint return.Roger's medical insurance policy does not cover them.Roger filed a claim for $4,800 of his own expenses with his insurance company in November 2012 and received the reimbursement in January 2013.What is Roger's maximum allowable medical expense deduction for 2012?

• A) $9,750.
• B) $10,340.
• C) $19,130.
• D) $20,090.
• E) None of the above.

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