Fred and Lucy Are Married, Ages 33 and 32, and Together

Multiple Choice

Fred and Lucy are married, ages 33 and 32, and together have AGI of $120,000 in 2019.They have four dependents and file a joint return.They pay $5,000 for a high deductible health insurance policy and contribute $2,600 to a qualified Health Savings Account.During the year, they paid the following amounts for medical care: $9,200 in doctor and dentist bills and hospital expenses, and $3,000 for prescribed medicine and drugs.In October 2019, they received an insurance reimbursement of $4,400 for the hospitalization.They expect to receive an additional reimbursement of $1,000 in January 2020.Determine the maximum itemized deduction allowable for medical expenses in 2019.

A) $800
B) $3,800
C) $9,200
D) $12,800
E) None of these