**Case Study: Medical Expenses Deduction Calculation**Barbara incurred the following expenses during 2020:- $840 for dues at a health club she joined at the suggestion of her physician to improve her general physical condition.- $240 for multiple vitamins and antioxidant vitamins.- $3,500 for a smoking cessation program.- $250 for nonprescription nicotine gum.- $2,600 for insulin.- $7,200 for funeral expenses for her mother who passed away in June.Barbara's Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for 2020 is $54,000. **Question:** What is Barbara’s medical expense deduction for 2020?**Analysis:** The deduction for medical expenses is typically allowed for expenses that exceed 7.5% of AGI. The relevant deductible medical expenses need to be calculated to determine the eligible deduction.(Note: Only qualifying medical expenses are deductible. Expenses for general health improvement (like health club dues) and funeral costs are generally not deductible under medical expenses.)

You are only allowed to deduct the portion of your total medical expenditures that is more than 7.5%…

Answered: LO.2Barbara incurred the following…

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