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

question 7

Multiple Choice

Quinn, 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 $30,000. 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. Quinn pays $200 for an appraisal that places the value of the residence at $129,000 before the improvements and $140,000 after. As a result of the operation of the stairway lift, Quinn experienced an increase of $680 in his utility bills for the current year. Disregarding the AGI floor for medical expenses, how much of the above expenditures qualify as medical expense deductions?

• A) $11,680
• B) $30,680
• C) $30,880
• D) $34,880
• E) None of the above

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Recognize the cost-effectiveness of behavior contracting in therapy.

Understand the role of contingency management and internal incentives in achieving personal goals.

Grasp the concept and application of future exceptions in Solution Focused Counseling, including the "miracle question."

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