Question: Mr. E, a 50-year old, single taxpayer, had an adjusted gross income of $10,000 for the current year. In addition, he paid the following expenses:

Mr. E, a 50-year old, single taxpayer, had an adjusted gross income of $10,000 for the current year. In addition, he paid the following expenses:

  • Surgeon’s fee (outpatient.................................................... $600
  • Psychiatrist fee..................................................................... 700
  • Hospital bill as follows:
    Medical services................................................................ 300
       Meals in hospital.............................................................. 200
       Hospital room charge......................................................... 500
  • Transportation to/from doctor’s office and hospital.................. 50
  • Contact lenses...................................................................... 200
  • Prescription drugs.................................................................. 80
  • Vitamins for general health..................................................... 60
  • Weight-loss program............................................................ 300
  • Chiropractor’s fee................................................................ 400


Mr. E also paid $900 for medical insurance premiums and received reimbursement of $850 from the insurance company on claims for the above expenses. Compute Mr. E’s current-year medical deduction for Schedule A.


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