Question: Problem 10-20 (Algorithmic) (LO. 2) Reba is a single taxpayer. Lawrence, Reba's 84-year-old dependent grandfather, lived with Rebe until this year, when he moved to
Problem 10-20 (Algorithmic) (LO. 2) Reba is a single taxpayer. Lawrence, Reba's 84-year-old dependent grandfather, lived with Rebe until this year, when he moved to Lakeside Nursing Home because he needs specialized medical and nursing care. During the year, Reba made the following payments on behalf of Lawrence: Room at Lakeside $27,675 Meals for Lawrence at Lakeside 5,535 Doctor and nurse fees at Lakeside 4,151 Cable TV service for Lawrence's room at Lakeside 554 Total $37,915 Lakeside has medical staff in residence. Disregarding the AGI floor, how much, if any, of these expenses qualify for a medical expense deduction by Reba? 36,361 X Feed Check My Work Medical expenses paid for the care of the taxpayer, spouse, and dependents are allowed as an itemized deduction to the extent the expenses are not reimbursed. The medical expense deduction is limited to the amount by which such expenses exceed a threshold percentage of the taxpayer's AGI
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