Reference no: EM132800412

Problem - Disability Supports Deduction - Jose Morph has visual, speech, and hearing disabilities. However, they are not severe enough to allow him to qualify for the disability tax credit. During 2020, he worked on a full time basis as a programmer for a large public company and his employment income totaled $78,000. His need for full time attendant care has been certified by a medical practitioner and during 2020, such care cost Jose $23,000. Other deductible costs required to support his ability to work as a disabled person totaled $18,000, all of which were certified by a medical practitioner. His medical insurance reimbursed him for $5,000 of these expenses. Jose will not include any of these costs in his base for the medical expenses tax credit. Calculate Jose's disability supports deduction for 2020.