Samuel,a 36 year old individual who has been physically handicapped for a year,paid $15,000 for the installation of wheelchair ramps,support bars,railings,and widening doorways in his personal residence.These improvements increased the value of his personal residence by $4,000.How much of Samuel's expenditures qualify as a medical expense deduction (subject to the 10% floor)? Explain.

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Samuel,a 36 Year Old Individual Who Has Been Physically Handicapped