Reference no: EM132775043

Question - Elaine (63) is filing as a single taxpayer. Her adjusted gross income during the year was $34,000. This is the amount entered on her Form 1040, line 8b. She will itemize deductions when she files her 2019 federal Form 1040.

To seek relief for a medical condition, Elaine traveled to a clinic in another state during the year. She incurred the following trip-related expenses:

$90 for a room in a hotel near the clinic (one night).

$450 for a round-trip airplane ticket.

$70 for taxi service to and from the clinic and the airport.

$80 for non-hospital meals while she was away from home.

Elaine is not eligible for employer-sponsored health insurance. In addition to the travel expenses, Elaine incurred the following non-trip related, out-of-pocket medical expenses:

$2,100 net out-of-pocket for health insurance premiums (paid with after-tax dollars).

$2,300 for prescriptions.

$350 in co-pays to her doctor.

$250 for new glasses.

$300 for dental x-rays.

Required - Complete the Medical and Dental Expenses section of Elaine's Schedule A (Form 1040), Itemized Deductions.