Mr.and Mrs.Thibodeaux (both age 35),who are filing a joint return,have adjusted gross income of $75,000.During the tax year,they paid the following medical expenses for themselves and for Mrs.Thibodeaux's mother,Mrs.Watson (age 63).Mrs.Watson provided over one-half of her own support. Mr.and Mrs.Thibodeaux received no reimbursement for the above expenditures.What is the amount of their deductible itemized medical expenses?
A)$1,900
B)$2,000
C)$4,100
D)$9,400

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Mr.and Mrs.Thibodeaux (both age 35),who are filing a joint return,have adjusted gross income of $75,000.During the tax year,they paid the following medical expenses for themselves and for Mrs.Thibodeaux's mother,Mrs.Watson (age 63).Mrs.Watson provided over one-half of her own support.  Mr.and Mrs.Thibodeaux received no reimbursement for the above expenditures.What is the amount of their deductible itemized medical expenses?
A)$1,900 
B)$2,000 
C)$4,100 
D)$9,400

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A)
 11ea7cb8_5489_b9c2_928c_ff85fe2f1500_TB1258_00 No deduction is allowed for the mother's expenses because she provided more than half of her own support.Mrs.Thibodeaux' vitamins are not a prescription drug and do not qualify.

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