Mr. and Mrs. Thibodeaux, who are filing a joint return, have adjusted gross income of $75,000. During the tax year, they paid the following medical expenses for themselves and for Mrs. Thibodeaux's mother, Mrs. Watson (age 63). Mrs. Watson provided over one-half of her own support. Mr. and Mrs. Thibodeaux received no reimbursement for the above expenditures. What is the amount of their deductible itemized medical expenses?
A) $1,900
B) $2,000
C) $4,100
D) $9,400

Question

Mr. and Mrs. Thibodeaux, who are filing a joint return, have adjusted gross income of $75,000. During the tax year, they paid the following medical expenses for themselves and for Mrs. Thibodeaux's mother, Mrs. Watson (age 63). Mrs. Watson provided over one-half of her own support.  Mr. and Mrs. Thibodeaux received no reimbursement for the above expenditures. What is the amount of their deductible itemized medical expenses?
A) $1,900 
B) $2,000 
C) $4,100 
D) $9,400

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11eac5e3_b0ae_6ac4_a396_110c03e7035b_TB5639_00 No deduction is allowed for the mother's expenses because she provided more than half of her own support. Mrs. Thibodeaux' vitamins are not a prescription drug and do not qualify.

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