Barbara incurred the following expenses during 2020: $840 dues at a health club she joined at the suggestion of her physician to improve her general physical condition, $240 for multiple vitamins and antioxidant vitamins, $3,500 for a smoking cessation program, $250 for nonprescription nicotine gum, $2,600 for insulin, and $7,200 for funeral expenses for her mother who passed away in June. Barbara’s AGI for 2020 is $54,000.
Which of these expenses may be included in computing the medical expense deduction? Select "May be included" or "May not be included", whichever is applicable.
| a. | $840 dues at a health club she joined at the suggestion of her physician to improve her general physical condition | ? |
| b. | $240 for multiple vitamins and antioxidant vitamins | ? |
| c. | $3,500 for a smoking cessation program | ? |
| d. | $250 for nonprescription nicotine gum | ? |
| e. | $2,600 for insulin | ? |
| f. | $7,200 for funeral expenses | ? |
What is Barbara’s medical expense deduction for 2020?
If required, round your computations to the nearest
dollar.
a. May not be included
b. May not be included
c. May be included
d. May not be included
e. May be included
f. May not be included
Total deductions= 3500+2600 =6100
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