Question

Sammy and Monica, both age 67, incur and pay medical expenses in excess of insurance reimbursements during the year as follows:

For Sammy $16,000
For Monica (spouse) 4,000
For Chuck (son) 2,500
For Carter (Monica’s father) 5,000
Sammy and Monica’s 2019 AGI is $130,000. They file a joint return. Chuck and Carter are Sammy and Monica’s dependents.
What is Sammy and Monica’s medical expense deduction for regular income tax purposes?

Answer 1

The Sammy and Monica’s medical expense deduction for regular income tax purposes is $17,750.

Step-by-step explanation:

For the purpose of regular income tax, the deduction pertaining to medical expenses are available up to the extent it exceeds 10% of AGI.

Deduction available = excess expenses incurred - 7.5% of AGI

= ($16,000 + 4,000 + 2,500 +5,000) - 7.5%*130000

= 27500 - 9.750

= $17,750

Therefore, The Sammy and Monica’s medical expense deduction for regular income tax purposes is $17,750.