am.900. Ed, age 72 and physically handicapped, was diagnosed with a foot disease thatprevented him walking unassisted. To accommodate his handicap, he widened thedoorways, at a cost of $45,000. The increase in the value of the residence as a resultof the renovation is $21,000. In addition, Ed's AGI for 2023 was $80,000. How muchof these expenditures can he deduct as a medical expense in 2023?A

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Chapter10: Individuals: Income, Deductions, And Credits

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