Problem 10-24 (b) (LO. 2)

Cline is physically disabled and in order to live independently and productively certain improvements were made to her residence. These improvements included expenditures for constructing entrance and exit ramps to the residence and widening the hallways and doorways to accommodate her wheelchair. Cline incurs and pays the following amounts during the current year:

Doctor and hospital bills	$18,000
Expenditures for the improvements referenced above	16,300
Hearing aids	5,500
Cost of certified appraisal	300

In addition, Cline pays $3,200 for prescribed medicines.

The improvements have an estimated useful life of 25 years. The appraisal was to determine the value of Cline's residence with and without the improvements. The appraisal states that her residence was worth $125,000 before the improvements and $131,000 after the installation. Cline's AGI for the year was $101,000.

What is the total of her qualifying medical expenses for 2019? $

What is her medical expense deduction for the current year? $