South-western Federal Taxation 2018: Individual Income Taxes
South-western Federal Taxation 2018: Individual Income Taxes
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ISBN: 9781337385886
Author: William H. Hoffman, James C. Young, William A. Raabe, David M. Maloney, Annette Nellen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 1DQ
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Identify whether the correction of observed omission affect the amount of Medical expenses Person D can deduct. Explain the same.

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Yes, Person D can deduct the medical expense. 50% of the business meals expenses in the case are deductible for Adjusted Gross Income. This is the base for computing the nondeductible part of the medical expenses (i.e., 10% × AGI). A lower AGI might be outcome in a bigger medical expense deduction.

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