Nancy had an accident while skiing on vacation.She sustained facial injuries that required cosmetic surgery.While having the surgery done to restore her appearance,she had additional surgery done to reshape her nose,which was not injured in the accident.The surgery to restore her appearance cost $12,000 and the surgery to reshape her nose cost $5,000.How much of Nancy's surgical fees will qualify as a deductible medical expense (before application of the 7.5% limitation)?
A)$0.
B)$5,000.
C)$12,000.
D)$17,000.
E)None of the above.

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The $12,000 for surgery to restore her appearance due to the accident is deductible as a medical expense. The $5,000 for reshaping her nose, which was not related to the accident, is not deductible.

Nancy Had an Accident While Skiing on Vacation