Reference no: EM132509861
Questions -
Q1. Ginger and Roger spent $9,000 to make improvements to their home to accommodate Ginger's 90-year old father, who they claim as a dependent. These improvements included a wheelchair ramp in the front of the home. The improvements decreased the FMV of the home by $10,000. How much of the home improvements are deductible?
a) $0
b) $1,000
c) $4,500
d) $9,000
Q2. In 2017, Charlotte had to relocate to another city required by her employer. The new home is 800 miles away from her previous home. She paid $5,000 for moving costs and drives her car 800 miles to her new home. She paid $150 for one-night lodging on the trip and meals $50 during the trip. She also received $2,000 reimbursement from her employer. How much is Charlotte's moving expense adjustment?
a) $5,336
b) $3,336
c) $3,286
d) $3,136
Q3. Frank is both an alcoholic and a heavy smoker. If he decided to try to get help with quitting these addictions which of the following medical expenses would be disallowed as a deductible?
a) Inpatient treatment at a drug or alcohol therapeutic center for addiction
b) Travel to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
c) The expense for a stop-smoking program
d) Over the counter stop-smoking aids