$1)$ Bernita $(70)$ and Bob $(72),$ have an AGI of $$41,000,$ and file jointly. They had the following expenses:

$$ Medical insurance premiums: $$300/$month

$$ Total in prescriptions: $$150/$month

$$ Total in co$-$pays for doctor visits: $$575$

$$ State and local income taxes: $$2,500$

$$ Mortgage interest: $$6,500$

$$ Real estate taxes: $$2,150$

$$ Cash donation to Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: $$75/$month $$

$$ Cash donation to Amnesty International: $$500$

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a$)$ Bernita and Bob should use their Itemized Deductions

b$)$ Bernita and Bob should use their Standard Deduction