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Jerry and Elaine are comparing their tax situations. Both are paying all of the nursing home expenses of their parents. Jerry can include the expenses in computing his medical expense deduction, but Elaine cannot. What explanation can you offer for the difference?

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Chapter # 10- Deductions and Losses: Certain Itemized Deductions
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