During 2017,Remy paid the following expenses: $\begin{array}{lr}
\text {Prescription medicines }&\$640\
\text {Aspirin, vitamins, and cold medicine }&165\
\text { Hospital and treatment fees}&1,050\
\text {Health insurance premiums }&250\
\end{array}$
What is the total amount of medical expenses (before considering the limitation based on adjusted gross income)that would enter into the calculation of itemized deductions on Remy's 2017 income tax return?
A)$2,105.
B)$1,940.
C)$1,885.
D)$0.

Question

During 2017,Remy paid the following expenses: $\begin{array}{lr}
\text {Prescription medicines }&\$640\
\text {Aspirin, vitamins, and cold medicine }&165\
\text { Hospital and treatment fees}&1,050\
\text {Health insurance premiums }&250\
\end{array}$
 What is the total amount of medical expenses (before considering the limitation based on adjusted gross income)that would enter into the calculation of itemized deductions on Remy's 2017 income tax return?
A)$2,105.
B)$1,940.
C)$1,885.
D)$0.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total amount of medical expenses that can be included in itemized deductions includes prescription medicines ($640), hospital and treatment fees ($1,050), and health insurance premiums ($250), totaling $1,940. Aspirin, vitamins, and cold medicine are not deductible as they are considered general health items, not prescribed by a physician for a specific medical condition.

During 2017,Remy Paid the Following Expenses What Is the Total Amount of Medical Expenses (Before Considering