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Samuel, a 36 year old individual who has been physically handicapped for a year, paid $15,000 for the installation of wheelchair ramps, support bars, railings, and widening doorways in his personal residence. These improvements increased the value of his personal residence by $4,000. How much of Samuel's expenditures qualify as a medical expense deduction (subject to the 7.5%-of-AGI floor)? Explain.


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