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?

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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?

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 11ea7e84_1f06_22a6_9a0a_e50c512c661b_TB1260_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.

MrAnd MrsThibodeaux (Both Age 35),who Are Filing a Joint Return,have Adjusted