Tom,age 48,is advised by his family physician that he needs back surgery to correct a problem from his last back surgery.Since Tom is in a wheel chair,he needs his wife,Jean,to accompany him on his trip to Rochester,Minnesota,for in-patient treatment at the Mayo Clinic,which specializes in this type of surgery.Tom incurred the following costs in 2014: Compute Tom's medical expenses for the trip (subject to the 10% floor).

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Tom,age 48,is advised by his family physician that he needs back surgery to correct a problem from his last back surgery.Since Tom is in a wheel chair,he needs his wife,Jean,to accompany him on his trip to Rochester,Minnesota,for in-patient treatment at the Mayo Clinic,which specializes in this type of surgery.Tom incurred the following costs in 2014:  Compute Tom's medical expenses for the trip (subject to the 10% floor).

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Tom's medical expense deduction for transportation is $700,and his medical expense deduction for lodging for Jean is $200 ($50 per night per person maximum).Tom is not allowed a deduction for the cost of Jean's meals while in Rochester.His medical treatment and prescriptions are deductible.So his total deduction (before the 10% floor)is $5,000 ($700 + $200 + $3,500 + $600).

Tom,age 48,is Advised by His Family Physician That He Needs