Adrian, an NFL running back, is advised by his physician to install a Jacuzzi in his residence since he is afflicted with a back problem incurred after years of running into linebackers. The cost of installing the Jacuzzi is $6,500. He installs the Jacuzzi in January of 2015, and it increases the value of his residence by $3,500. Disregarding the limitation based on adjusted gross income, how much of the cost of the Jacuzzi may Adrian take into account in determining his medical expense deduction for 2015?
A) $3,000.
B) $3,500.
C) $6,500.
D)$10,000.

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The medical expense deduction is the cost of the Jacuzzi minus the increase in the value of the residence, which is $6,500 - $3,500 = $3,000.

Adrian, an NFL Running Back, Is Advised by His Physician