Samantha incurs the following medical expenses for the current year:
?
$$\begin{array} { l r }
\text { Face-lift for cosmetic purposes } & \$ 800 \
\text { Dentist fees } & 500 \
\text { Doctors' fees for Samantha's daughter } & 400
\end{array}$$
How much may Samantha include as qualified medical expenses on her current tax return before any limitation?

Question

Samantha incurs the following medical expenses for the current year:
?
$$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Face-lift for cosmetic purposes } & \$ 800 \
\text { Dentist fees } & 500 \
\text { Doctors' fees for Samantha's daughter } & 400
\end{array}$$
How much may Samantha include as qualified medical expenses on her current tax return before any limitation?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Qualified medical expenses include necessary medical and dental expenses. Cosmetic procedures like a face-lift are not deductible. Therefore, only the dentist fees ($500) and doctors' fees for her daughter ($400) are qualified, totaling $900.

Samantha Incurs the Following Medical Expenses for the Current Year