Erika (age 67) was hospitalized with injuries from an auto accident this year. She incurred the following expenses from the accident: $\begin{array}{llcc}
\text {Hospital charges } & \$3,280 \
\text { Prescription medicine } &510\
\text { Doctor's fees } &1,240\
\end{array}$
In addition, Erika's auto was completely destroyed in the accident. She bought the car several years ago for $18,000 and it was worth $4,700 at the time of the accident. What are Erika's itemized deductions this year if she was uninsured and her AGI is $40,000?

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Erika (age 67) was hospitalized with injuries from an auto accident this year. She incurred the following expenses from the accident: $\begin{array}{llcc}
  \text {Hospital charges  } & \$3,280 \
 \text { Prescription medicine } &510\
 \text { Doctor's fees } &1,240\
\end{array}$
 In addition, Erika's auto was completely destroyed in the accident. She bought the car several years ago for $18,000 and it was worth $4,700 at the time of the accident. What are Erika's itemized deductions this year if she was uninsured and her AGI is $40,000?

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The Answer of Erika (age 67) was hospitalized with injuries from an auto accident this year. She incurred the following expenses from the accident: $\begin{array}{llcc}
  \text {Hospital charges  } & \$3,280 \
 \text { Prescription medicine } &510\
 \text { Doctor's fees } &1,240\
\end{array}$
 In addition, Erika's auto was completely destroyed in the accident. She bought the car several years ago for $18,000 and it was worth $4,700 at the time of the accident. What are Erika's itemized deductions this year if she was uninsured and her AGI is $40,000?