Simpson, age 45, is a single individual who is employed full-time by Duff Corporation. This year Simpson reports AGI of $61,600 and has incurred the following medical expenses:       Dentist charges $ 1,560 Physician charges   1,980 Optical charges   815 Cost of eyeglasses   430 Hospital charges   4,200 Prescription drugs   610 Over-the-counter drugs   720 Medical insurance premiums (not through an exchange)   985   a. Calculate the amount of medical expenses that will be included with Simpson's itemized deductions after any applicable limitations.   b. Suppose that Simpson was reimbursed for $250 of the physician's charges and $1,200 for the hospital costs. Calculate the amount of medical expenses that will be included with Simpson's itemized deductions after any applicable limitations.

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Simpson, age 45, is a single individual who is employed full-time by Duff Corporation. This year Simpson reports AGI of $61,600 and has incurred the following medical expenses:

     
Dentist charges $ 1,560
Physician charges   1,980
Optical charges   815
Cost of eyeglasses   430
Hospital charges   4,200
Prescription drugs   610
Over-the-counter drugs   720
Medical insurance premiums (not through an exchange)   985

 

a. Calculate the amount of medical expenses that will be included with Simpson's itemized deductions after any applicable limitations.

 

b. Suppose that Simpson was reimbursed for $250 of the physician's charges and $1,200 for the hospital costs. Calculate the amount of medical expenses that will be included with Simpson's itemized deductions after any applicable limitations.

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