Ruth and Mark Cline are married and will file a joint 2007 income tax return. Among their expenditures during 2007 were the following discretionary costs that they incurred for the sole purpose of improving their physical appearance and self-esteem:
|
Face-lift for Ruth, performed by a licensed surgeon |
$5,000 |
|
Hair transplant for Mark, performed by a licensed surgeon |
3,600 |
Disregarding the adjusted gross income percentage threshold, what total amount of the aforementioned doctors’ bills may be claimed by the Clines in their 2007 return as qualifying medical expenses?
- $0
- $3,600
- $5,000
- $8,600