Which of the following is a true statement?
A) A taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for members of his family who are dependents.
B) A taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for a qualified relative even if the relative does not meet the gross income test.
C) A divorced taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for a child even if the child is claimed as a dependent by the former spouse.
D) Deductible medical expenses include long-term care services for disabled spouses and dependents.
E) All of these are true.

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- A taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for members of his family who are dependents (IRS Publication 502).
- A taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for a qualified relative even if the relative does not meet the gross income test (IRS Publication 502).
- A divorced taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for a child even if the child is claimed as a dependent by the former spouse, as long as the divorced taxpayer provides more than half of the child's support (IRS Publication 502).
- Deductible medical expenses include long-term care services for disabled spouses and dependents (IRS Publication 502).

Which of the Following Is a True Statement