During 2007, Mr. and Mrs. Benson provided substantially all the support, in their own home, for their son John, age twenty-six, and for Mrs. Benson’s cousin Nancy, age seventeen. John had $3,900 of income for 2007, and Nancy’s income was $2,500. The Bensons paid the following medical expenses during the year:
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Medicines and drugs: |
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For themselves |
$400 |
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For John |
500 |
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For Nancy |
100 |
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Doctors: |
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For themselves |
600 |
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For John |
900 |
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For Nancy |
200 |
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What is the total amount of medical expenses (before application of any limitation rules), that would enter into the calculation of itemized deductions on the Bensons’ 2007 tax return?
- $1,000
- $1,300
- $2,400
- $2,700