Lonnie developed severe arthritis and was unable to climb the stairs to reach his second-floor bedroom.His physician advised him to add a first-floor bedroom to his home.The cost of constructing the room was $28,000.The increase in the value of the residence as a result of the room addition was determined to be $12,000.In addition,Lonnie paid the contractor $5,000 to construct an entrance ramp to his home and $7,000 to widen the hallways to accommodate his wheelchair.Lonnie's AGI for the year was $80,000.How much of these expenditures can Lonnie deduct as a medical expense?
A)$10,000.
B)$16,000.
C)$22,000.
D)$40,000.
E)None of the above.

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The cost of constructing the first-floor bedroom ($28,000) and the cost of widening the hallways ($7,000) are deductible as medical expenses. The increase in the value of the residence ($12,000) and the cost of constructing the entrance ramp ($5,000) are not deductible.

Lonnie Developed Severe Arthritis and Was Unable to Climb the Stairs