Raphael and Michelle are interested in knowing if they can itemize deductions for 2022, with the purchase of the new home as well as their medical expenses. In addition to their mortgage interest incurred on the new home, real estate taxes paid at closing and on Form 1098, as well as other deductible expenses related to the home acquisition, they paid the following expenses in 2022: Church contributions by cash/check $480 Personal property tax, assessed on vehicle value $642 Doctor bills for Michelle $1,023 Guide dog "Sparky" $5,000 Veterinarian bills for Sparky $968 Food and grooming fees for Sparky $471 Tax preparation fee $250 The Yustises decided to purchase a guide dog in 2022 for Michelle to help her get around more independently. The dog's name is Sparky. The cost for purchasing the guide dog was $5,000. The Yustises have receipts for all expenses they are claiming as itemized deductions. If they itemize their deductions, Raphael and Michelle would prefer to claim the deduction for state income tax rather than state sales tax. Raphael and Michelle wouldn't benefit from itemizing their deductions in 2022. That being the case, what was their allowable medical expense total?

$1,023 

$6,023 

$6,439 

$7,462

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