Suppose a married couple have the following individual adjusted gross​ incomes, total combined​ deductions, and medical expenses. Answer parts​ (a) -​ (f). LOADING... Click the icon to view the 2021 marginal tax rates and standard deductions. Adjusted gross income of spouse​ 1: ​$74 comma 00074,000 Adjusted gross income of spouse​ 2: ​$68 comma 00068,000 Combined deductions without medical​ expenses: ​$31 comma 00031,000 Medical expenses for spouse​ 1: ​$10 comma 10010,100 Medical expenses for spouse​ 2: none Medical expenses in excess of 7.57.5​% of adjusted gross income can be claimed as a deduction. Question content area bottom Part 1 a. Assuming the adjusted gross income for the couple is the sum of their individual adjusted gross​ incomes, calculate 7.57.5​% of the​ couple's adjusted gross income. Do their combined medical expenses exceed this​ amount? If​ so, by how​ much? If the couple file​ jointly, can they claim a deduction for medical​ expenses? Select the correct choice below​ and, if​ necessary, fill in the answer box within your choice. A. The​ couple's combined medical expenses exceed 7.57.5​% of the​ couple's adjusted gross income by ​$enter your response here. ​Therefore, the couple can claim a deduction for medical expenses. B. The​ couple's combined medical expenses do not exceed 7.57.5​% of the​ couple's adjusted gross income.​ Therefore, the couple cannot claim a deduction for medical expenses.



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