Charlene and Gene Blair are married and filed a joint return for 2007. Their medical related expenditures for 2007 included the following:
|
Medical insurance premiums |
$ 800 |
|
Medicines prescribed by doctors |
450 |
|
Aspirin and over-the-counter cold capsules |
80 |
|
Unreimbursed doctor fees |
1,000 |
|
Transportation to and from doctors |
150 |
|
Emergency room fee |
500 |
The emergency room fee related to an injury incurred by the Blair’s son, Eric, during a visit to their home. The Blairs graciously paid the bill; however, they provided no other support for Eric during the year. For 2007, Eric earned $12,000 as a self-employed house painter. Assuming the Blairs’ adjusted gross income was $30,000, what amount of medical expenses can the Blairs deduct as an itemized deduction for 2007?
- $0
- $ 150
- $ 650
- $1,750