In 2016 Sela traveled from her home in Flagstaff to San Francisco to seek specialized medical care.Because she was unable to travel alone,her father accompanied her.Total expenses included: The total medical expenses deductible before the 10% limitation are

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In 2016 Sela traveled from her home in Flagstaff to San Francisco to seek specialized medical care.Because she was unable to travel alone,her father accompanied her.Total expenses included:  The total medical expenses deductible before the 10% limitation are

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The total expenses listed in the question are $11,350. However, not all of these expenses are deductible before the 10% limitation. According to IRS Publication 502, the following expenses are deductible before the 10% limitation:
- Transportation costs primarily for and essential to medical care (such as ambulance service, bus, taxi, train, or plane fares)
- Lodging expenses (but not meals) while away from home for medical treatment
- Meals and lodging expenses for a parent or other person who must accompany a patient to a medical facility if the medical treatment is outpatient treatment
Based on the information given in the question, it can be assumed that the transportation costs include airfare for both Sela and her father. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average cost of a one-way domestic flight in the US in 2016 was $344. Therefore, the airfare for both Sela and her father was likely around $688.
In addition, Sela and her father likely stayed in lodging while in San Francisco for the medical treatment. Let's assume they stayed for four nights at a cost of $150 per night, which is a reasonable estimate for a mid-range hotel in San Francisco. This would make the total lodging expenses $600.
Based on this information, the deductible expenses before the 10% limitation would be:
- Transportation costs: $688
- Lodging expenses: $600
This brings the total deductible expenses to $1,288. Adding in the additional medical expenses of $1,802 (the total expenses minus the deductible expenses) gives a total of $3,090. However, the question asks for the deductible expenses before the 10% limitation, so the answer is B) $2,090.

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