Antonio,who is single and lives alone,is physically handicapped as a result of a skiing accident.In order to live independently,he modifies his personal residence at a cost of $10,000.The modifications included widening halls and doorways for a wheelchair,installing support bars in the bathroom and kitchen,installing a stairway lift,and rewiring so he could reach electrical outlets and appliances.His neighbor,who is in the real estate business,charges Antonio $100 for an appraisal that places the value of the residence at $106,000 before the improvements and $108,000 after.As a result of the operation of the stairway lift,Antonio noticed an increase of $225 in his utility bills for the current year.Disregarding percentage limitations,how much of the above expenditures qualify as medical expense deductions?
A)$10,225.
B)$8,325.
C)$8,225.
D)$8,000.
E)None of the above.

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The cost of modifying the residence ($10,000) and the appraisal fee ($100) qualify as medical expense deductions. The increase in utility bills ($225) does not qualify as a medical expense deduction.

Antonio,who Is Single and Lives Alone,is Physically Handicapped as a Result