Ned is a head of household with a dependent son, Todd, who is a full-time student. This year Ned made the following expenditures related to Todd's support: $$\begin{array} { l r }
\text { Auto insurance premiums } & \$ 1,700 \
\text { Room and board at Todd's school } & 2,200 \
\text { Health insurance premiums (not through an exchange) } & 600 \
\text { Travel (to and from school) } & 350
\end{array}$$ What amount can Ned include in his itemized deductions?
A) $1,700 included in Ned's miscellaneous itemized deductions
B) $2,050 included in Ned's miscellaneous itemized deductions
C) $950 included in Ned's miscellaneous itemized deductions
D) $600 included in Ned's medical expenses
E) None of these.

Question

Ned is a head of household with a dependent son, Todd, who is a full-time student. This year Ned made the following expenditures related to Todd's support: $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Auto insurance premiums } & \$ 1,700 \
\text { Room and board at Todd's school } & 2,200 \
\text { Health insurance premiums (not through an exchange) } & 600 \
\text { Travel (to and from school) } & 350
\end{array}$$ What amount can Ned include in his itemized deductions?
A) $1,700 included in Ned's miscellaneous itemized deductions
B) $2,050 included in Ned's miscellaneous itemized deductions
C) $950 included in Ned's miscellaneous itemized deductions
D) $600 included in Ned's medical expenses
E) None of these.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ned can include the $600 health insurance premiums in his itemized deductions under medical expenses. The other expenses do not qualify for itemized deductions.

Ned Is a Head of Household with a Dependent Son