During the current year, Mary paid the following expenses:? $$\begin{array} { l l }
\text { Prescription drugs } & \$ 490 \
\text { Aspirin and over the counter cold capsules } & \$ 130 \
\text { Hospital and doctors } & \$ 700 \
\text { Life insurance } & \$ 260
\end{array}$$ 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 Mary's current year income tax return?

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During the current year, Mary paid the following expenses:? $$\begin{array} { l l } 
\text { Prescription drugs } & \$ 490 \
\text { Aspirin and over the counter cold capsules } & \$ 130 \
\text { Hospital and doctors } & \$ 700 \
\text { Life insurance } & \$ 260
\end{array}$$ 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 Mary's current year income tax return?

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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 Mary's current year income tax return is calculated by adding up all of the expenses listed: $490 + $130 + $700 + $260 = $1,580. Therefore, the correct answer is B) $1,190.

During the Current Year, Mary Paid the Following Expenses What Is the Total Amount of Medical Expenses (Before Considering